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Thane: Police sub-inspector booked for demanding 2.5 lakh as bribe

PTI
Published : Sep 28, 2017, 2:23 pm IST
Updated : Sep 28, 2017, 2:23 pm IST

The accused attached to Belapur Police Station, demanded Rs 2.50 lakh as bribe to go slow on a case, another top cop said.

Following a complaint, a case under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was registered, a police official said. (Photo: File/Representational)
 Following a complaint, a case under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was registered, a police official said. (Photo: File/Representational)

Thane: A police sub-inspector has been booked for allegedly demanding Rs 2.50 lakh bribe, a senior Anti Corruption Bureau official said on Wednesday.

PSI Swapnil Waghmare, attached to the CBD Belapur Police Station in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, demanded Rs 2.50 lakh as bribe to go slow on a case involving cousin of the complainant, said ACB Deputy Superintendent of Police Anjali Andale.

Following a complaint, a case under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 was registered, the officer said, adding a probe was on.  

Tags: prevention of corruption act 1988, anti corruption bureau, police official demands money
Location: India, Maharashtra, Thane (Thana)