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Gurugram Home Guard Caught Demanding Diwali Gift
9 Nov
Summary
- Home guard stopped a car and demanded a Diwali gift.
- He refused UPI payments, insisting on a physical gift.
- Gurugram Police registered an extortion case against him.
A recent incident in Gurugram has led to significant public outcry after a video surfaced showing a home guard soliciting a "Diwali gift." The footage captured the guard stopping a vehicle and requesting money from the driver, who identified himself as Vikas Dayal.
During the interaction, the home guard dismissed the driver's explanation of not carrying his wallet and refused a UPI payment. He then explicitly asked for a "Diwali gift." When offered a festive hamper, the guard appeared unsatisfied and continued to search the car for a better present before accepting one of the hampers.
Following the video's circulation, Gurugram Police acknowledged the situation, clarifying that the individual was a home guard. They announced that a case under extortion sections was being registered and emphasized their zero-tolerance policy for such misconduct, promising exemplary action.
