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Crime
Jaipur Sub‑Inspector Arrested for Demanding ₹25,000 Bribe in Arms Act Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 09:00 PM
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The Rajasthan Anti‑Corruption Bureau arrested a Nahargarh police sub‑inspector after he allegedly asked a complainant ₹25,000 to return seized mobile‑purse and grant relief under the Arms Act.
The Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan has taken a sub‑inspector of the Nahargarh police station in Jaipur into custody. The arrest follows allegations that the officer demanded a cash payment in exchange for administrative relief and the return of a mobile‑purse seized under the Arms Act.
According to the complaint, the sub‑inspector asked the petitioner to pay ₹25,000 to have the confiscated mobile‑purse handed back and to obtain a favorable decision in the ongoing arms‑related case. The demand was made while the investigation was still pending, prompting the complainant to approach the ACB.
The ACB’s action underscores its ongoing effort to curb corruption within the police force. The arrested officer remains in custody, and further inquiries are underway to determine whether additional officials were involved in similar misconduct.
According to the complaint, the sub‑inspector asked the petitioner to pay ₹25,000 to have the confiscated mobile‑purse handed back and to obtain a favorable decision in the ongoing arms‑related case. The demand was made while the investigation was still pending, prompting the complainant to approach the ACB.
The ACB’s action underscores its ongoing effort to curb corruption within the police force. The arrested officer remains in custody, and further inquiries are underway to determine whether additional officials were involved in similar misconduct.