SSI held on bribery charges in Tirupattur
A Special Sub-Inspector in Tirupattur was arrested by the DVAC for demanding a bribe to release a vehicle seized in an accident case. The officer was caught red-handed after the complainant reported the extortion attempt.
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Highlights anti-corruption efforts within local police departments to maintain public trust.
A 49-year-old Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) of Alangayam police in Tirupattur was arrested by sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for demanding and taking a bribe of ₹5,000 to release a vehicle that was seized in an accident case.
DVAC sources said that the complainant M. Manjunathan had lost control of his car and hit a couple on July 19.
They said that Kavalur police inspected the spot and seized the car that was involved in the accident. A case was registered. Since then, complainant Manjunathan had been visiting the police station for release of his car after formalities.
He was told to meet Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) G. Ramakrishnan, who was in-charge of Kavalur and Alangayam police on accident-related cases. Initially, Ramakrishnan reportedly demanded ₹15,000 but settled for ₹5,000.
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