A vigilance unit of the Delhi Police has arrested an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹20,000. The officer, identified as Rohtash Kumar, was caught red-handed during a trap operation set up by the vigilance team.

Complaint leads to vigilance trap

According to the Times of India, the case came to light after a resident of Shahdara filed a complaint against the officer. The complainant said his wife had earlier filed a dowry harassment case against him at Geeta Colony police station, and Kumar was the investigating officer in the matter.

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Bribe demand reduced after negotiation

According to the complaint, the officer allegedly threatened the man and his family with strict legal action and initially demanded ₹40,000 to “settle” the matter. The amount was later reduced to ₹20,000 after negotiations. Acting on this information, the vigilance team laid a trap and caught the officer while he was accepting the bribe. Officials confirmed that he was apprehended on the spot, highlighting continued efforts to curb corruption within the police force.

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The incident once again brings attention to corruption complaints within law enforcement, even as authorities stress vigilance and encourage citizens to report such cases.