Latest News | UP Police Suspends Sub-inspector for Taking Bribe to Drop Name from Case

Maharajganj (UP), Sep 30 (PTI) An Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector was suspended on Saturday after a video of him taking a bribe to drop the name of an accused from a case went viral on social media, officials said.

In the video, Sub-Inspector (SI) Jang Bahadur is seen discussing money transactions with someone on a motorcycle.

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Superintendent of Police, Maharajganj, Kaustubh said a complaint was received alleging that SI Jang Bahadur, while he was posted at Nautanwa police station, took a bribe to drop the name of an accused from a case.

He was suspended with immediate effect. He was posted at Nichlaul police station at the time of his suspension, the SP said.

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A departmental inquiry has also been launched against him, Kaustubh said.

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