Uttar Pradesh Police Suspend 11 Over Viral Bribe Videos

Overview

• Acting DGP Rajeev Krishna ordered immediate action after the clips circulated, and a preliminary inquiry led to the suspensions.
• The personnel are from Chitrakoot, Banda and Kaushambi, where videos purportedly showed illegal collections from vehicle drivers at checkpoints.
• Those suspended include one inspector, four sub-inspectors, including one woman officer, and five constables.
• Five station house officers were taken off duty: Bharatkoop, Pahari and Rajapur in Chitrakoot, Badausa in Banda and Mahewaghat in Kaushambi.
• A departmental probe is underway, and officials have warned of strict disciplinary and possible legal action if misconduct is established.