Karnataka Police Officers Arrested for Bribery in Kalaburagi
Karnataka: Two police personnel arrested for accepting bribe in Kalaburagi
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Two police officers in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, were arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 related to a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences case. The Lokayukta conducted the operation after a local resident filed a complaint against them.
- 01The arrested individuals are identified as Women Police Constable Jyothi and Assistant Sub-Inspector Shivasharanappa, both from Station Bazar Police Station in Kalaburagi.
- 02The bribery complaint was lodged by a local resident involved in a POCSO case, who was promised assistance in exchange for money.
- 03Initially, the complainant offered ₹1,500, which was rejected, leading to a demand for ₹10,000 to facilitate cooperation in the case.
- 04The Lokayukta officials executed a trap operation, apprehending the officers while they were accepting the bribe.
- 05Following their arrest, the officers will be presented in court and remanded to judicial custody after legal formalities.
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In Karnataka, two police personnel from the Station Bazar Police Station in Kalaburagi were arrested by Lokayukta officials for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹10,000. The operation was led by Superintendent of Police C. Siddharaju and Lokayukta Investigating Officer Arun Kumar Murugundi. The accused, Women Police Constable Jyothi and Assistant Sub-Inspector Shivasharanappa, were reported to have approached a local resident involved in a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case, promising assistance in exchange for money. Initially, the complainant offered ₹1,500, which was deemed insufficient. Following further demands, the complainant reported the incident to the Lokayukta, leading to a trap operation where the officers were caught red-handed accepting the bribe. They will be presented in court after completing preliminary investigations and legal procedures.
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The incident highlights corruption within the police force, impacting public trust in law enforcement.
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