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Crime
Jammu Traffic Police Officers Suspended After Bribery Video Goes Viral
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 01:46 AM
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A video showing Jammu traffic police demanding bribes was widely shared online, prompting authorities to remove the involved officers from duty.
A video that appears to show traffic police in Jammu soliciting bribes from motorists has been widely circulated on social media platforms. The clip, which quickly gained traction, depicts officers allegedly demanding cash in exchange for allowing vehicles to pass through checkpoints.
Following the online outcry, the Jammu traffic police department announced that the officers featured in the footage have been taken off duty pending a formal inquiry. A senior official said the action reflects a zero‑tolerance approach toward corruption within the force.
Citizens and anti‑corruption groups have taken to Twitter and Facebook demanding a thorough investigation and swift disciplinary measures. The department has assured the public that the matter will be investigated under existing police conduct rules and that any proven misconduct will attract appropriate penalties.
The incident adds to growing concerns about police integrity in the region, with authorities urging the public to report similar instances and cooperate with ongoing investigations.
Following the online outcry, the Jammu traffic police department announced that the officers featured in the footage have been taken off duty pending a formal inquiry. A senior official said the action reflects a zero‑tolerance approach toward corruption within the force.
Citizens and anti‑corruption groups have taken to Twitter and Facebook demanding a thorough investigation and swift disciplinary measures. The department has assured the public that the matter will be investigated under existing police conduct rules and that any proven misconduct will attract appropriate penalties.
The incident adds to growing concerns about police integrity in the region, with authorities urging the public to report similar instances and cooperate with ongoing investigations.