Delhi Police Head Constable Arrested for Alleged Bribery of ₹50,000
Delhi Police head constable arrested for taking Rs 50,000 bribe, probe on

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A head constable from Kamla Market police station in New Delhi was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The Delhi Police Vigilance Branch is investigating the case, which is part of a broader crackdown on corruption involving multiple individuals linked to defence procurement.
- 01The head constable was arrested by the Delhi Police Vigilance Branch on May 26.
- 02He was caught accepting a bribe of ₹50,000 while on duty.
- 03In a related case, Colonel Himanshu Bali is under CBI custody for allegedly accepting bribes linked to defence procurement.
- 04The CBI is investigating two defence suppliers, Akshat and Mayank Agarwal, for their involvement in a ₹50 lakh bribery scheme.
- 05The investigation includes examining digital evidence and communications to uncover the conspiracy's full scope.
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The Delhi Police Vigilance Branch has arrested a head constable from the Kamla Market police station for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The officer was apprehended during a sting operation, and the investigation is ongoing. This incident is part of a larger anti-corruption effort by the Delhi Police. In a separate case, the Rouse Avenue Court has extended the custody of Colonel Himanshu Bali, who is implicated in a ₹50 lakh bribery scandal related to defence procurement. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is also holding two defence suppliers, Akshat and Mayank Agarwal, who were arrested after allegedly attempting to evade investigation. The CBI claims that Bali accepted bribes to manipulate tenders and approve substandard materials for private firms. The agency is currently analyzing recovered evidence, including financial transactions and communications, to identify further individuals involved in the conspiracy. Another accused, Yash Gupta, remains in custody, with his bail hearing set for May 30.
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The arrest of the head constable and the ongoing investigations into defence procurement corruption may lead to increased scrutiny of police and military procurement processes.
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