Purshottam Singh : Fake Dowry Case: 4 Cops Face Tough Action in Ghaziabad

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Four police officers, including a former Station House Officer (SHO) of Muradnagar police station, have been arrested for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 2 lakh to close a fake dowry case. The accused officers, identified as Satish Kumar, Lalchand Kannaujia, Bhuvnesh Kumar, and head constable Vikash Kumar, were apprehended following a complaint filed by Raghupal Singh. The incident arose from a failed marriage proposal negotiation in 2022, which led to an FIR being lodged under the Dowry Act. Despite lack of evidence, Constable Vikash Kumar allegedly demanded the bribe. A formal complaint was filed by Singh, leading to the registration of an FIR after a year.

Details of the Bribery Scandal Involving Police Officers in Muradnagar

Four police officers, including a former Station House Officer (SHO) of Muradnagar police station, were recently arrested in connection with a bribery scandal that has rocked the small town. The accused officers have been identified as Satish Kumar, Lalchand Kannaujia, Bhuvnesh Kumar, and head constable Vikash Kumar.

Origins of the Case

The scandal unfolded following a complaint filed by Raghupal Singh, a resident of Muzaffarnagar. In 2022, Singh’s son, Purshottam, an engineer in the merchant navy, was in talks for a marriage proposal with a family from Muradnagar. Unfortunately, the negotiations fell through, leading to the girl’s family filing a false dowry case against Singh and his son in April 2022.

The Extortion Attempt

Despite a lack of evidence to support the dowry allegations, Constable Vikash Kumar allegedly demanded a bribe of Rs 2 lakh from Raghupal Singh to close the case. When Singh tried to escalate the matter to higher authorities, Satish Kumar, Lalchand Kannaujia, and Bhuvnesh Kumar reportedly resorted to threats and coercion, even suggesting that false charges could be fabricated against Singh’s son.

Legal Action and Investigation

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the rural zone, Vivek Yadav, confirmed that an FIR has been lodged against the four officers at the Muradnagar police station. The delay in filing the FIR was attributed to Singh initially reporting inadequate investigation procedures. However, after presenting audio evidence of the bribery attempt, a formal complaint was lodged, leading to the registration of the FIR.

Ongoing Probe

DCP Yadav assured the public that the police are actively investigating the matter to uncover the full extent of the corruption. The scandal has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting the importance of transparency and accountability within law enforcement agencies.

As the investigation unfolds, residents of Muradnagar and surrounding areas are closely following the developments in this high-profile case. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance against corruption in all levels of society, including those entrusted with upholding the law.