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Patna Cop Caught Red-Handed Accepting Bribe to Drop Case
26 Sep, 2025
Summary
- Provisional sub-inspector Ajay Kumar arrested for bribery
- Demanded ₹7,000 to remove Vikram Jyoti's name from a case
- Arrested by Special Vigilance Unit (SVU)
On September 24, 2025, a provisional sub-inspector (PSI) named Ajay Kumar, posted at the Bahadurpur police station in Patna, was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹7,000 from a person named Vikram Jyoti. Ajay had demanded the money from Vikram in exchange for removing his name from a case.
Based on a written complaint, the Special Vigilance Unit (SVU) took swift action and apprehended Ajay while he was accepting the bribe. Following his arrest, a case (no. 21/2025) was registered against Ajay at the vigilance police station in Patna, under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The incident highlights the ongoing issue of corruption within the Patna police force. Authorities have vowed to take strict action against any officers found engaging in bribery or other unethical practices, in an effort to restore public trust in the local law enforcement.
