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Head Constable in ICU After Bribe Sting at Burari Station

Delhi Police suspend the officer, probing the station leadership’s role after his collapse during the operation

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On Friday night, the complainant handed over the chemical-coated notes to head constable Surendra Kumar near Burari police station. (Representational image)
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Overview

  • Head Constable Surendra Kumar was intercepted accepting a ₹25,000 installment in a Vigilance Department sting at Burari police station on Friday night
  • A businessman had alleged Kumar demanded ₹75,000 to prevent removal of an unauthorized mobile tower from his terrace
  • Kumar suffered chest pain and collapsed as he was being taken into custody and remains under treatment in Burari Hospital’s ICU
  • The officer has been suspended and will be formally arrested upon discharge while the bribery investigation continues
  • A departmental inquiry is underway to assess the roles of the station’s SHO and the raid inspector in the case