Head Constable caught red-handed while accepting bribe to release dumper

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has caught Head Constable Vipul Chaudhary red-handed while accepting a cash bribe of ₹70,000 at the Koday police station in Mandvi taluka of Kutch district. The operation was carried out within the police station premises.

According to reports by Sandesh, the Head Constable had initially demanded a bribe of ₹2 lakh to refrain from taking legal action against the complainant's dumper and to release it. As the complainant was unable to pay such a large amount, it was decided after discussions between both parties to pay ₹1 lakh as a bribe.

Vipul Chaudhary had previously taken ₹30,000 from the complainant as an advance from the agreed amount. Constant pressure and demands were being made on the complainant for the remaining ₹70,000. Not wishing to pay the remaining bribe amount, the complainant contacted the ACB and lodged a written complaint, based on which the ACB laid a trap and conducted this operation.

This incident has caused a stir in the district's police administration. This misconduct by a police officer, who is supposed to perform his duty as a protector of the law, has been exposed.