Two Madhya Pradesh Police Personnel Arrested for Extortion in Indore

Two MP police personnel were arrested for extorting money from hotel customers in Indore. The incident occurred under Khajrana police station limits. The arrested officers, Jitendra Kushwaha and Abhay Manodi, face charges under relevant sections. An investigation is ongoing.

In a significant crackdown on corruption within the police force, two officers from Madhya Pradesh Police were detained for extorting money from hotel customers in Indore's Khajrana area, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

The incident, reported on Tuesday, involved Jitendra Kushwaha, 30, and Abhay Manodi, 19, both serving as constables in the Special Armed Force (SAF) of MP Police. They allegedly exploited their positions to demand money under the guise of official checks.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhinay Vishwkarama stated, "An incident occurred at a hotel under Khajrana police station limits where two police personnel took money from some people on the pretext of checking. Upon receiving information, a case was registered, and the officers were promptly arrested. The investigation is ongoing, and further actions will depend on the findings."

(With inputs from agencies.)