ACB Nabs Corrupt Officers in Malad
The Anti-Corruption Bureau recovered Rs 6.34 lakh from a police station cabin after arresting a senior inspector and a constable for accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe. The suspects, apprehended at Kurar police station, were remanded in custody, with further cash found during subsequent searches.
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The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) took swift action against corruption at a local police station by recovering Rs 6.34 lakh from a hidden location. The recovery followed the capture of senior inspector Sanjeev Tawade and sub-inspector Dnyaneshwar Junne, who were allegedly accepting a bribe.
The operation took place at Kurar police station in Malad. The officers were apprehended while allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a complainant. The suspects appeared in court, receiving a custody remand until February 23.
Further investigations at the station unveiled additional hidden cash. The ACB promptly seized the newfound money amidst ongoing investigations into the corruption scandal.