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Caught in a sting operation by the Central Bureau of Investigation, a Delhi Police Assistant Sub‑Inspector allegedly demanded Rs 15 lakh and was nabbed while taking Rs 2.4 lakh as part payment. What does this tell us about accountability in law enforcement?
ASI demanded Rs 15 lakh for furnishing a favourable verification report.
New Delhi: On 9 November 2025, the CBI registered an FIR against an Assistant Sub‑Inspector of the Delhi Police posted at PS Jyoti Nagar, New Delhi, following a written complaint from a citizen. According to the complaint, the ASI demanded Rs 15 lakh for furnishing a favourable verification report in respect of the complainant’s property at Meet Nagar, in connection with a pending case in Karkardooma Court. He allegedly threatened that if the entire sum was not paid, an adverse report would be submitted instead.
Acting swiftly, the CBI laid a trap and apprehended the ASI while he accepted Rs 2.4 lakh as part payment of the bribe. The accused person was taken into custody and is now under investigation.
This arrest adds to a growing list of corruption cases in which police officers have been caught demanding or accepting bribes for manipulating processes such as verification reports, non‑action or case disposal. It highlights an ongoing issue of accountability within law‑enforcement agencies.
By catching the ASI in the act, the CBI underlined its commitment to tackling corruption. The agency has invited citizens to report any demands for illegal payments by public servants and has opened complaint cells and helplines to facilitate transparency.
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In March 2025 another high‑profile bribery case emerged when the CBI arrested a sub‑inspector of the Delhi Police posted at the Cyber Police Station in Rohini. He was accused of demanding a bribe of Rs 50 lakh and later accepting Rs 2.5 lakh via hawala channels to clear the complainant from an investigation.
These cases indicate a recurring pattern: demands for large‑scale bribes tied to official reports or non‑action; reduction in asked amounts during negotiation; and use of part‑payment traps for arrest.
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Investigation is ongoing in the current case: the CBI will examine the role of any accomplices, hawala routes used for bribe transfers, and whether the verification report in question was manipulated. Officials emphasise that any person being asked for money by a public servant must report the incident using formal channels.
If found guilty, the ASI could face prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act and other relevant provisions of the law.
Integrity in law‑enforcement is foundational for public trust in governance. When officers tasked with upholding the law engage in corruption, it erodes confidence in institutions and delays justice for citizens.
Such arrests serve as a deterrent and underscore the need for institutional checks and citizen vigilance.
