Cop demands bribe from candidate, suspended

A constable attached to Triplicane police station has been placed under suspension based on a complaint by an independent candidate contesting from Chepauk.

Published: 04th April 2021 05:55 AM  |   Last Updated: 04th April 2021 05:55 AM   |  A+A A-

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By Express News Service

CHENNAI: A constable attached to Triplicane police station has been placed under suspension based on a complaint by an independent candidate contesting from Chepauk. S Krishnadasan, the candidate, stated in his plaint that the constable, Gunasekaran, demanded bribe to give permission to campaign.

An inquiry was ordered and the constable was placed under suspension after it was confirmed that he demanded money. A senior police officer said disciplinary action will be taken against the constable. 

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