2 head constables held for demanding bribe

Two head constables of the Delhi Police were arrested for allegedly demanding money for release of three persons detained “illegally” in Shakarpur area. A complaint was received in this regard by ACP (Public Grievance) from Om Prakash who alleged that his acquaintance Rahul was detained by two head constables of Shakarpur police station.

Prakash alleged that head constables — Ram Kishan and Ashwini Tyagi — were demanding Rs12,000 for releasing Rahul and that he had already paid them Rs8,000, a senior police officer said. Based on the complaint, a case of extortion, illegal detention and Prevention of Corruption Act was registered and the two head constables were arrested, said a Delhi Police officer.

The two head constables had detained three persons — Deepak, Bunty and Rahul — for allegedly collecting fund (chanda) for organising a bhandara (mass feast) using fake receipts, said the officer. The head constables allegedly demanded `50,000 for their release when Prakash went to negotiate with them. Finally, they settled on Rs20,000. Prakash paid Rs8,000 and got two of the detained persons released while Rahul was held back by the accused policemen till the remaining Rs12,000 were paid, the officer said.