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Cop seeking ‘pending bribe' from former bootlegger held
Ahmedabad: A constable posted at the Khedbrahma police station in Sabarkantha district was caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a former bootlegger in a case linked to release of vehicles seized during a liquor raid.
The accused, Vikas Patel, an unarmed police constable, was arrested on Thursday.
According to the ACB, the complainant, a former bootlegger who claimed to have quit the liquor business in Nov 2024, has alleged that he was was being harassed for 'pending bribe' by Patel. The issue escalated after the complainant and his two associates were detained by the Sabarkantha special operations group (SOG) on May 17, and their three scooters were confiscated.
Despite paying fines in court, they were unable to retrieve their vehicles. Upon visiting the police station, they were informed that Patel had the keys and registration documents and was unwilling to return them allegedly without a bribe. Patel allegedly demanded Rs 1.65 lakh but later agreed to release the scooters for Rs 1 lakh. The complainant then approached the police inspector, who reportedly advised him to clear dues with Patel.
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The complainant then approached the ACB, which laid a trap. On Thursday, Patel was caught in the act while accepting the bribe outside the Khedbrahma police station. The full amount was recovered from his possession.
The operation was carried out by ACB officers D B Mehta and S N Barot of field unit-3, Ahmedabad, under Barot's supervision.
