Special Sub-Inspector arrested for accepting ₹5,000 bribe in Tirupathur
A Special Sub-Inspector in Tirupathur, Tamil Nadu, was arrested by the DVAC for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹5,000. The officer had requested the money to facilitate vehicle inspection and station bail for a motorist involved in an accident.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing efforts by anti-corruption agencies to curb police misconduct and bribery in local law enforcement.
A Special Sub-Inspector of Alangayam Police Station in Tirupathur district was arrested by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) on Monday after he was caught allegedly accepting a ₹5,000 bribe from a motorist.
According to the DVAC, the complainant, Manjunathan of Ambur, was involved in a road accident while driving his four-wheeler. Ramakrishnan, the Special Sub-Inspector in charge of Alangayam Police Station, allegedly demanded ₹5,000 to send the vehicle for inspection by the Motor Vehicle Inspector and to release the complainant on station bail.
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