Overview
- Assistant Sub-Inspector Pappu Ram Meena of Mehrauli police station and civilian Md Shakir were taken into custody after a bribe was collected to free a detained two-wheeler.
- The complainant, Hitesh of Neb Sarai, told police his bike was taken after a minor dispute and said the officer initially sought Rs 10,000 for its release.
- Officials say Hitesh submitted call recordings capturing the alleged negotiation, which prompted the Vigilance Unit to plan a controlled handover inside the station.
- A Vigilance statement details a Rs 5,000 first installment taken through Shakir, while earlier reports described a Rs 7,000 transfer using phenolphthalein-treated notes, with tainted cash recovered.
- An FIR has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act (with BNS sections cited by officials), the investigation is underway, and both accused are expected to be produced before Rouse Avenue Court.