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Crime
Vijay Government Suspends Police Officer Over GPay Bribe, Four Others Also Dropped
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 05:17 AM
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The Vijay administration has suspended a police officer accused of demanding a bribe via Google Pay, along with four additional officers, as part of a corruption crackdown.
The state government led by Vijay announced the suspension of a police officer who allegedly solicited a bribe through the digital payment platform Google Pay. The official, whose identity has not been disclosed, was caught in a sting operation that revealed the demand for cash in exchange for overlooking a legal matter.
In addition to the primary suspect, four other officers from the same department were also suspended pending further investigation. The government described the action as part of a broader anti-corruption drive aimed at restoring public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
Authorities said the suspensions are provisional and that a formal inquiry will determine the extent of the misconduct. The department has pledged to cooperate fully with investigative agencies to ensure accountability.
The move has been welcomed by civil‑society groups, who have long called for stricter measures against police corruption. Officials emphasized that any officer found guilty will face disciplinary action in accordance with existing statutes.
The Vijay administration has not provided a timeline for the completion of the probe, but has assured that further steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
In addition to the primary suspect, four other officers from the same department were also suspended pending further investigation. The government described the action as part of a broader anti-corruption drive aimed at restoring public confidence in law‑enforcement agencies.
Authorities said the suspensions are provisional and that a formal inquiry will determine the extent of the misconduct. The department has pledged to cooperate fully with investigative agencies to ensure accountability.
The move has been welcomed by civil‑society groups, who have long called for stricter measures against police corruption. Officials emphasized that any officer found guilty will face disciplinary action in accordance with existing statutes.
The Vijay administration has not provided a timeline for the completion of the probe, but has assured that further steps will be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.