The CBI has arrested a Delhi Police assistant sub inspector (ASI) for allegedly taking bribe from a vegetable vendor for allowing him to run his shop in Dwarka area, officials said Wednesday.
ASI Subhash Chandra and Head Constable Omveer Lamba, posted in Dwarka North allegedly demanded a Rs 50,000 bribe from shopkeeper for allowing him and his friend to run their business in the market, the CBI said. The police officials were also stated to have demanded a monthly bribe of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.
“After negotiation, both the accused agreed to accept bribe from the complainant. The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused ASI red-handed,” the CBI spokesperson in a statement said.