CID Officers Caught Red-Handed in Major Bribery Sting
A court in Gandhinagar delivered a significant ruling on Tuesday, ordering police remand for two law enforcement officers embroiled in a high-profile corruption case. The accused, a CID Crime inspector and an armed police constable, were apprehended by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly accepting a staggering bribe of Rs 30 lakh.
Court Proceedings and Remand Arguments
The accused officers, identified as police inspector P K Patel of the CI Cell, Gandhinagar, and armed police constable Vipul Desai, were presented before the court a day after their dramatic arrest. The prosecution, represented by the investigating officer, strongly advocated for a five-day custodial interrogation.
The prosecutor argued that this remand was crucial to uncover the potential involvement of other officials or individuals connected to the alleged crime. They emphasized the need for face-to-face questioning to trace the money trail and expose a larger network.
However, the defence counsel, advocate Amit Nair, opposed the remand plea. Nair contended that the investigating agency already possessed all relevant material needed for the case. He argued that police remand should not be granted merely for the purpose of recovery or discovery of new evidence.
Court's Decision and Case Background
After carefully considering the arguments from both sides, the court granted the prosecution's request, albeit for a shorter period. The court ordered the police remand of both accused officers until December 19.
The case stems from a bold operation where the officers were allegedly caught red-handed by the ACB. They are accused of accepting the massive bribe from a vigilant citizen. The bribe was reportedly demanded in exchange for agreeing not to take action in an ongoing case registered at the CID Crime, Gandhinagar Zone police station.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the police establishment in Gujarat, highlighting the ongoing battle against corruption within the system. The remand period will now be critical for the ACB to deepen its investigation and possibly unravel further details of this audacious alleged crime.
