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Gopalganj Police Arrest Their Own Officers Over Rs 1.3 Lakh Bribe and Illegal Detention
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 09:49 AM
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In Gopalganj, Bihar, police officers were detained after a 36‑hour illegal detention and a bribe of ₹1.3 lakh were uncovered. The case highlights internal corruption within the force.
On a recent day, Gopalganj police arrested three of their own officers after an investigation revealed that they had accepted a bribe of ₹1.3 lakh and detained a citizen for 36 hours without legal sanction. The incident came to light when the victim, who had been held in a police station, filed a complaint alleging unlawful detention and demanded a formal inquiry. The police department has said it has initiated disciplinary proceedings and will cooperate with the state anti-corruption bureau. The arrested officers are being held in custody pending further investigation. The case has sparked calls for stricter oversight of law‑enforcement agencies in Bihar, with opposition leaders demanding a review of internal controls to prevent similar abuses.