Delhi Police Personnel Charged with Corruption: Woman Sub-Inspector and Two Constables Involved

Three police personnel in Delhi, including a woman sub-inspector, have been charged with corruption for allegedly demanding bribes from residents. The vigilance unit's investigation substantiated claims of harassment and misuse of official position.

Three police officers, including a female sub-inspector, from the cyber police station in west Delhi face corruption charges. The Delhi Police's vigilance unit has filed two separate cases against sub-inspector Vijeta Gautam, constable Sanjay, and head constable Rakesh Kumar. These cases involve allegations of bribery and misuse of authority.

The first case involves a resident from Naraina village who claimed that Vijeta and Sanjay summoned him to the cyber police station. They allegedly informed him that his Aadhaar and PAN cards were misused to open a Paytm Agent Merchant KYC account under investigation. The complainant accused the officers of demanding Rs 50,000 as a bribe and threatening false charges if he refused to pay.

Corruption Allegations at Cyber Police Station

In the second case, a resident of Uttam Nagar and her husband alleged that the same officers demanded and accepted Rs 1.85 lakh to dismiss a case involving a fake social media ID registered against her husband. Despite receiving the payment, the officers reportedly continued to demand more money from them.

The vigilance bureau conducted an enquiry into these allegations. It found evidence supporting claims of harassment, bribery demands, and misuse of official positions by the officers involved. Consequently, a case was registered at the Vigilance Police Station based on these findings.

Investigations Underway

The vigilance unit confirmed that investigations are ongoing in both cases. The enquiry substantiated the allegations of harassment and acceptance of bribes, leading to another FIR being filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This highlights ongoing efforts to address corruption within law enforcement agencies.

The vigilance unit's actions underscore the importance of accountability in policing. Ensuring that officers adhere to ethical standards is crucial for maintaining public trust in law enforcement institutions.

With inputs from PTI