Delhi Police officers booked in twin corruption cases

The Delhi Police Vigilance Unit has registered two separate cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, against Woman Sub-Inspector Vijeta Gautam, Constable Sanjay, and Head Constable Rakesh Kumar, all stationed at Hari Nagar Police station in West Delhi, following allegations of bribery.

In the first case, officials informed that a resident of Naraina village reported that sub-inspector Vijeta and constable Sanjay summoned him to the police station over the suspected misuse of his Aadhaar and Permanent Account Number (PAN) in a Paytm Agent Merchant Know Your Customer (KYC) account under investigation.

The officers allegedly demanded Rs 50,000, threatening false implication if he failed to pay.

The Vigilance Branch enquiry substantiated claims of harassment and bribe. An FIR has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

In the second case, a resident of Uttam Nagar alleged that the same officers demanded and accepted Rs 1.85 lakhs to dismiss a case involving a fake Instagram account allegedly linked to her husband. 

Despite the payment, the complainant claimed that further bribes were sought.

The Vigilance Branch confirmed the allegations and registered another FIR under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Police officials said that both cases are under investigation.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police has urged citizens to report any instance of bribery by police personnel via its Vigilance Helpline Number: 1064.