The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police for purportedly soliciting and receiving a bribe of Rs 15,000 from a complainant related to a case involving the complainant’s brother. The arrested individual, identified as Om Prakash, serves as an ASI at Paschim Vihar police station in west Delhi.
A case was filed by the CBI on February 7 following a complaint that the police officer had asked for a bribe of Rs 25,000 to assist the complainant’s brother in obtaining bail. The complaint alleged that if the bribe was not paid, the accused threatened to falsely implicate the complainant’s brother in additional criminal charges. Acting on this information, the CBI conducted a sting operation on February 7 after verifying the accusations.
During the operation in the Rajouri Garden area, the CBI team caught the accused red-handed while demanding and accepting Rs 15,000 as part of the illicit gratification from the complainant. Subsequently, the accused was taken into custody and is anticipated to be presented before a competent court. The CBI mentioned that a thorough investigation is ongoing to scrutinize all facets of the case, including the potential involvement of other officials in or awareness of the alleged bribery.
In response to the arrest, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Outer District, instructed the Station House Officer (SHO) of Paschim Vihar East, Radhey Shyam, to report to the police lines as a part of internal measures to ensure transparency and accountability within the police force. This incident has once again highlighted concerns regarding corruption complaints within law enforcement agencies, with authorities emphasizing that stringent legal action will be taken against those found culpable.
