In yet another incident denting the image of the police force, the Anti-Corruption Unit of Meerut arrested a woman sub-inspector and a head constable in Ghaziabad for allegedly accepting a bribe in a dowry harassment case. The duo was caught red-handed while taking ₹50,000 as part of a larger illegal demand.
Bribe Demand to Dilute Charges
The accused, identified as Pink Booth in-charge Sub-Inspector Priya Singh and Head Constable Shahid, were posted at Muradnagar police station. According to investigators, they allegedly demanded a bribe of ₹2 lakh from the complainant in exchange for removing names and reducing the severity of charges in a dowry-related case. The ₹50,000 was taken as an advance amount.
Case Linked to Dowry Harassment FIR
The complainant, Rajneesh Tyagi, a revenue official posted in Meerut, had been named along with his family members in a dowry harassment case registered in October 2025. Following his arrest, he was later released on bail. He alleged that during the investigation, police officials pressured him for money, warning that his entire family could be sent to jail if he refused.
Trap Laid by Anti-Corruption Team
After repeated harassment, Rajneesh approached the Anti-Corruption Unit in Meerut. Acting on his complaint, the team laid a trap and provided him with chemically treated currency notes. As soon as the money was handed over at the Muradnagar police station, anti-corruption officials entered the premises and apprehended both accused.
During verification, the colour of their hands reportedly changed when washed with a chemical solution, confirming contact with the treated notes.
FIR Registered, Investigation Underway
Both the sub-inspector and the head constable were taken to Modinagar police station, where a case was registered under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Officials said further investigation is underway to determine whether similar demands were made in other cases.
Young Officer Under Scanner
Priya Singh, a 2023-batch sub-inspector, had been posted at Muradnagar for nearly one and a half years. Officials noted that the case reflects how misuse of authority, even at an early stage of service, can lead to serious legal consequences.
