Delhi Police SI held for taking Rs 40,000 bribe

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday apprehended a Sub-Inspector (SI) of the Delhi Police for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 from a complainant, the agency said.

The Sub-Inspector, Vijay Singh, who was posted at the North Rohini police station, has been suspended with immediate effect.

“The CBI apprehended SI Vijay Singh, who was posted at the North Rohini police station, while accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000 in a case being investigated by him. SI Vijay and his supervisory officer, SHO of the North Rohini police station, have been placed under suspension with immediate effect and departmental proceedings have been initiated against them,” the Delhi Police said in a statement on X.

The CBI registered a case against the SI on Tuesday based on a complaint alleging that the officer had demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 for not arresting the complainant’s cousin and also helping him to secure anticipatory bail. After negotiation, the SI agreed to accept the bribe of Rs 40,000.

A trap was laid and the SI was caught red-handed while accepting the money, an official said. The official said further investigation was on in the case.

The CBI has urged people to report any instances of corruption or bribery by government officials. Complaints can be submitted at the CBI office on the first floor, CBI Building, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. People can also call 011-24367887 or 9650394847 to report such cases or share relevant information.