The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has arrested a woman Sub-Inspector, Amandeep Kaur, posted in Phillaur, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from the mother of an accused in a drug case. The officer was caught red-handed during a trap operation conducted by the bureau in Jalandhar.
Complaint and Allegations
The complainant, Raj Rani, a resident of Mohalla Choudhrian, Phillaur, alleged that her son had been arrested for carrying intoxicating pills. The officer demanded Rs 20,000 to register the case with a lesser quantity of contraband, which would enable bail, and to return the seized mobile phone. According to the complaint, the officer had already received Rs 1,000 from her. Raj Rani further alleged that she recorded the conversation regarding the demand for the bribe and submitted the recording to the Vigilance Bureau as evidence. Unwilling to pay the remaining amount, she approached the bureau seeking action.
Trap Operation
After verifying the allegations, the Vigilance Bureau laid a trap under the supervision of DSP Ashwini Kumar. During the operation, SI Amandeep Kaur was apprehended while accepting Rs 20,000 as bribe in the presence of official witnesses. The currency notes were recovered from her possession. Vigilance DGP Sharad Satya Chauhan told The Tribune that the operation was conducted after verification of the complaint and supporting evidence submitted by the complainant. He said the accused officer was caught red-handed while accepting the bribe amount and that further investigations were underway to ascertain whether any other persons were involved.
Legal Action
A case has been registered against SI Amandeep Kaur under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
