A 30-year-old man was allegedly illegally detained, harassed, and extorted by police personnel after being stopped during a late-night checking drive in Aligarh's Chandaus area last month. The incident led to the suspension of a head constable and the registration of a corruption case against him.
Complaint Details
In his complaint, Titu Singh, a farmer from Umri village who works at a private company, stated that he was returning home from Rami Nagla village on April 12 after visiting a sick relative when Police Response Vehicle personnel stopped his car for checking. Despite carrying valid documents, Singh alleged that he was taken to the police station and kept in illegal custody. He claimed that head constable Hari Om demanded Rs 50,000 for his release, following which his family paid Rs 25,000 under pressure. Singh further alleged that he was confined in a room behind the police station.
Seizure and Return of Money
According to Singh, when the remaining amount was not paid, the police allegedly seized his car and issued a challan of Rs 30,000. He added that the money was later returned after a complaint was made to a local public representative.
Police Action
After senior officials intervened, an inquiry found the head constable responsible. SSP Neeraj Kumar Jadaun suspended the accused constable, and a case was registered on May 9 under BNS section 127(2) (wrongful confinement) and section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act at Chandaus police station. Chandaus SHO Satyaveer Singh stated that a senior officer is probing the matter and action will be taken accordingly.
This incident highlights the ongoing issues of police misconduct and the importance of accountability mechanisms in law enforcement.
