GRP head constable sentenced to 5 years RI in corruption case
A head constable of the Government Railway Police in Kurnool was sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment for demanding a bribe. The official had requested money from a complainant in exchange for providing necessary documents related to a death investigation.
Why it matters
This case reflects ongoing efforts to combat corruption within local law enforcement agencies in India.
The ACB Court in Kurnool sentenced Government Railway Police (GRP) head constable Sreepathi Devadanam to five years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) on Tuesday (July 28, 2026) under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh. The GRP constable was stationed at Yerraguntla in Kadapa district.
The court also sentenced him to seven years of RI under Section 13(2) read with Section 13(1)(d) of the PC Act and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh. Both sentences shall run concurrently.
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