Maharashtra Police In Hot Water: Bribery Scandal Unveiled
The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a police inspector and constable in Maharashtra for accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000. The bribery was linked to demands to avoid implicating a man's brother-in-law. A court has placed the accused in police custody while investigations continue.
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A police inspector and a constable from Maharashtra's Udgir were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000.
The duo faced allegations of demanding Rs 3 lakh to avoid taking action against a complainant's relative. They were caught in a sting operation at a hotel.
A local court has remanded them in custody till April 5, as charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act are processed.