CBI arrests 3 Delhi Police personnel for taking bribe

PTI, Jun 18, 2020, 4:30 PM IST

New Delhi: The CBI has arrested a station house officer (SHO) and two constables of Delhi Police while allegedly receiving a bribe of Rs two lakh from a complainant, officials said Thursday, June 18.

“SS Chahal, posted as SHO, Vijay Vihar police station in Rohini along with two constables Badri and Jitendra was arrested while receiving the bribe in an operation carried out by the CBI on Wednesday night,” they said.

“The trio had demanded a bribe of Rs five lakh from the complainant who was facing a land dispute,” Officials said.

“The complainant was constructing a boundary wall when some people claimed the plot ownership following which a dispute ensued and PCR was called,” they said.

“When the matter reached the police station, the SHO allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs five lakh which was brought down to Rs two lakh during negotiations,” they added.