Police Naik Booked for Bribery in Maharashtra's Palghar District

An FIR was lodged against a police naik in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly taking a Rs 10,000 bribe to save an individual from arrest. The officer initially demanded Rs 20,000, accepting a partial payment before being reported and charged under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

In a troubling incident, a police naik in Maharashtra's Palghar district is facing serious charges of corruption, as an FIR has been filed against him for allegedly accepting a Rs 10,000 bribe. The accusation was made by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), which stated the officer took the money to prevent the complainant's arrest.

The original case against the complainant was registered at the Boisar police station under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. According to the ACB's release, the officer initially demanded Rs 20,000 but settled for Rs 10,000 in partial payment. As the pressure for the remaining amount continued, the bribe-seeker agreed to accept an additional Rs 5,000.

On receiving the complaint, the ACB took swift action, lodging an FIR against the police naik under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case highlights ongoing concerns about corruption within police departments and underscores the need for stringent oversight.

(With inputs from agencies.)