The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Mumbai apprehended a 40-year-old assistant police inspector named Tushar Kale from Khar police station for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh during a property dispute investigation. Kale, assigned by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Bandra to look into the case, was caught red-handed by the ACB while receiving the bribe.
The investigation revealed that Kale, after recording the complainant’s brother’s statement, hinted at a bribe and later demanded Rs 3 lakh for a favorable inquiry report. The complainant, unwilling to comply, reported the matter to the ACB, leading to the arrest. Kale agreed to a reduced bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh during negotiations, which was recovered by the ACB during the trap operation.
Following the arrest, Kale was taken into custody and charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The ACB spokesperson confirmed that the arrest occurred after Kale accepted the bribe to influence the inquiry report. An ongoing investigation aims to determine if Kale was involved in similar illicit activities in other cases and if any other individuals were involved.
