Chandigarh Police constable arrested in bribery case

A head constable of Chandigarh Police was today arrested by the CBI in an alleged bribery case, agency spokesperson said here today.
He was arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the complainant for not taking action in a complaint involving monetary dispute.
"A case was registered on August 29 under section 7 of PC Act, 1988 against Head Constable, Burail Police Post, Sector 45, Chandigarh. The complainant had alleged that the accused was demanding bribe of Rs 10,000 for not taking action against him in a complaint related to money dispute," CBI spokesperson said.
The agency laid a trap and caught the head constable red handed. The role of another official is being looked into during investigation, the official said.

"Searches were conducted at the residential premises of the accused which led to recovery of cash and documents relating to property. 18 bottles of liquor were also found in the residence of the accused and the matter was referred to the local police for appropriate action," the spokesperson added.