An assistant sub-inspector of the Delhi Police was arrested by the vigilance unit while allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a man in connection with a dowry harassment case, officials said on Monday.
The accused, ASI Rohtash Kumar, was posted at Geeta Colony police station in Shahdara district and was the investigating officer of a case lodged by a woman against her husband over alleged harassment for dowry, he said.
According to police, the complainant, a resident of Shahdara, approached the vigilance unit alleging that the ASI had been harassing and threatening him with strict action against him and other members of his family named in the FIR.
“The complainant told the vigilance officials that the officer had demanded a bribe of Rs 40,000 in return for providing relief in the case and for not taking strict action. After negotiations, the amount was reduced to Rs 20,000,” they said.
Acting on the complaint, the vigilance unit on Sunday laid a trap at a pre-decided time and place to catch the accused red-handed while accepting the bribe amount. During the operation, the vigilance team apprehended Kumar while he was accepting the tainted Rs 20,000, police said.
Following the arrest, a case has been registered against the accused. Further investigation is underway.
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