Bribe for Land Dispute: Two UP Cops Suspended Over ₹61,000 Extortion
Two police personnel in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have been suspended after being caught extorting ₹61,000 during a land dispute investigation.
In a crackdown on corruption within the ranks, the Uttar Pradesh police have suspended two personnel in the Ballia district. The action comes after allegations surfaced that the officers extorted 61,000 rupees from a citizen during the handling of a land dispute.
The Officers Involved
The disciplinary action has targeted two specific members of the force: Sub-Inspector Vansh Bahadur Singh and Head Constable Madhvanand.
Vansh Bahadur Singh, who previously served as the station house officer (SHO) of the Bansdih Road police station, was serving as the in-charge of the District Crime Records Bureau (DCRB) in Ballia at the time of the suspension. Head Constable Madhvanand was stationed at the Bansdih Road police station.
How the Scam Unfolded
The incident revolves around a land dispute falling under the jurisdiction of the Bansdih Road police station. According to the investigation, the two officers demanded and accepted a total of 61,000 rupees from a complainant involved in the dispute.
The illicit payment was not a single transaction but was collected in two separate installments. The complainant, refusing to be silenced, provided substantial evidence that directly linked both the Sub-Inspector and the Head Constable to the bribery.
Investigation and Immediate Action
The suspension was not arbitrary but based on a rigorous joint investigation. A report was submitted by the Additional Superintendent of Police (South) and the Circle Officer of Bansdih, which confirmed the validity of the extortion claims.
Upon reviewing the evidence and the investigation report, senior officials ordered the immediate suspension of both Vansh Bahadur Singh and Madhvanand.
What Happens Next?
While the suspension serves as an immediate penalty, the matter is far from over. A formal departmental inquiry has been launched to delve deeper into the conduct of the officers and determine further disciplinary measures.
This move is seen as a stern warning to the local police force that corruption and the misuse of power will not be tolerated by the administration.