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Crime
Sub‑Inspector, Three Constables Arrested in Sikar for Taking ₹2.80 Lakh Bribe
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:36 AM
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A Sub‑Inspector and three constables were apprehended in Sikar after they collected a bribe of ₹2.80 lakh from a person accused of cyber‑fraud.
A Sub‑Inspector and three police constables were taken into custody in Sikar after authorities said they received a cash bribe of ₹2.80 lakh from an individual facing cyber‑fraud charges. The accused reportedly approached the officers for assistance in the investigation and handed over the money in exchange for favorable treatment.
The officers had travelled to Sikar specifically to meet the suspect, and the transaction was uncovered during a routine check by higher‑ranking officials. Following the discovery, the four police personnel were arrested on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
Legal experts note that the case underscores the ongoing challenge of police integrity in the region. The Rajasthan police department has announced an internal inquiry and pledged to pursue the matter through the criminal justice system, while no further details have been released pending formal proceedings.
The officers had travelled to Sikar specifically to meet the suspect, and the transaction was uncovered during a routine check by higher‑ranking officials. Following the discovery, the four police personnel were arrested on charges of corruption and abuse of power.
Legal experts note that the case underscores the ongoing challenge of police integrity in the region. The Rajasthan police department has announced an internal inquiry and pledged to pursue the matter through the criminal justice system, while no further details have been released pending formal proceedings.