The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a head constable of the Delhi Police for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant. The incident came to light after the complainant filed a complaint with the ACB, following which a trap was laid.
Details of the Arrest
The accused, identified as head constable Sunil Kumar, was posted at the Civil Lines police station. According to officials, he had demanded the bribe from the complainant to settle a matter. The ACB team, acting on the complaint, set up a sting operation and caught Kumar red-handed while he was accepting the money.
Legal Action Initiated
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and further investigation is underway. The ACB has emphasized its commitment to rooting out corruption from the system and urged citizens to report any such incidents without fear.
Public Reaction
The arrest has sparked discussions about corruption within the police force. Many citizens have expressed relief that action was taken promptly, while others have called for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
