India News | 2 Delhi Cops Held for Graft

New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) The CBI on Tuesday arrested two Delhi Police personnel for allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs 2 lakh, an official said.

Sub-Inspector Ravi and Head Constable Rajender Meel, posted at Paharganj Police Station, were booked for allegedly demanding Rs 3 lakh for not acting against the illegal borewell of the complainant and not stopping construction work on his plot, he said.

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The person approached the CBI which did the verification.

During negotiations, the policemen reduced the bribe to Rs 2.50 lakh on repeated requests of the complainant.

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The agency apprehended the duo during investigation, a CBI spokesperson said.

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