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Crime
Additional SP arrested in Rs 2 crore bribery case
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 03:38 AM
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An Additional Superintendent of Police was taken into custody for allegedly accepting a Rs 2 crore bribe to settle a dispute, officials said.
An Additional Superintendent of Police has been detained by authorities on suspicion of taking a bribe worth Rs 2 crore to resolve a pending issue. The arrest was made following a complaint that the officer used his position to solicit the large sum in exchange for influencing the outcome of the matter.
Law enforcement officials said the case is being investigated under the anti-corruption framework, with senior police officials and the state's anti-corruption bureau cooperating to gather evidence. The detained officer has been produced before a magistrate, and further legal steps are pending.
The incident adds to a series of recent actions aimed at curbing corruption within the police force, highlighting the government's emphasis on accountability and transparency in public services.
Law enforcement officials said the case is being investigated under the anti-corruption framework, with senior police officials and the state's anti-corruption bureau cooperating to gather evidence. The detained officer has been produced before a magistrate, and further legal steps are pending.
The incident adds to a series of recent actions aimed at curbing corruption within the police force, highlighting the government's emphasis on accountability and transparency in public services.