Pune News : Police Officer in Custody for Accepting Rs 25,000 Bribe, Confirms ACB

Pune : The Assistant Sub-Inspector Sunil Jadhav (49), who was stationed at Sangvi Police Station, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday. He was taken into custody on allegations of accepting a bribe of ₹25,000 from a 45-year-old woman. The purpose of this illicit exchange was to prevent legal proceedings based on a complaint filed against the woman.

As per the information provided, Jadhav then demanded a bribe of ₹60,000 to refrain from taking legal action against the woman and to prevent the filing of a case. After negotiations, they agreed on a bribe amount of ₹50,000, which was to be paid in two instalments. Upon receiving the complaint, the ACB initiated a trap operation, during which Jadhav was apprehended while accepting the first instalment of ₹25,000.

 Madhupriya Dhanwate