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TNN / Oct 16, 2024, 04:34 IST

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Chandigarh: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) of Haryana on Tuesday arrested sub-inspector Balwan Singh, posted at Sonipat City police station for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.
The money was allegedly sought in exchange for providing a copy of a settlement to the complainant’s brother.
ACB spokesperson said it had received a complaint regarding this case.The complainant said a complaint had been filed against his brother at the the police station, which was subsequently resolved through a settlement between parties. However, sub-inspector Balwan Singh allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 to provide the complainant’s brother with a copy of the settlement. Prior to this, the accused had already taken Rs 3.5 lakh in bribes.
To catch the accused, ACB planned a raid. During the operation, Balwan fled with the bribe money, but was apprehended shortly afterwards by the ACB team. TNN

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