Bhiwandi police officer arrested for bribery

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Press Trust of India Thane
Last Updated : Sep 01 2016 | 10:42 PM IST
A police officer attached to the Thane Police commissionerate was today arrested by the anti-corruption bureau while taking a bribe.
Police officer Vitthal J Chintaman (30), attached to Shanti Nagar police station under Bhiwandi division, had demanded Rs 20,000 from a person for going slow on a case registered against his father and not arresting him.
DYSP, ACB, Thane, Khanhaiya Thorat said in an official release that after a complaint was lodged, a team led by inspector Vaishali Raskar set up a trap and arrested Chintaman red-handed at the police station.
Further probe is on.

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First Published: Sep 01 2016 | 10:42 PM IST

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