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Woman cop held receiving Rs 1500 bribe

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Press Trust of India Indore
A woman sub-inspector (SI) was caught red-handed by the Lokayukta police accepting a bribe of Rs 1,500 here today.

The woman SI identified as Ansuia Jain was caught following a tip-off by Shailendra Singh Sikarwar, Superintendent of Police (SP) Lokayukta, Virendra Singh told reporters.

Sikarwar's daughter-in-law had filed a complaint of molestation in the Bhanwarkuan Police Station following which the SI demanded a bribe 1,500 for taking action in the matter swiftly.

The SI was trapped as per the plan by a woman officer, Asha Sejkar the moment Sikarwar handed over the money to her.

A case was registered against Jain under Prevention of Corruption Act in this regard.

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First Published: Jun 26 2014 | 7:49 PM IST

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