scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Support Our Journalism
HomeIndiaTwo Mumbai cops held for accepting Rs 20,000 bribe

Two Mumbai cops held for accepting Rs 20,000 bribe

Follow Us :
Text Size:

Mumbai, Mar 19 (PTI) Two Mumbai Police personnel were arrested for allegedly accepting a Rs 20,000 bribe for releasing a car impounded for the investigation in a road accident case, an ACB official said on Wednesday.

The main accused, Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sunil Desai, had allegedly demanded Rs 35,000 from the complainant who was booked in a road accident case and his car impounded.

After negotiations, Desai allegedly agreed to accept Rs 20,000, the official said.

He said the ACB stepped in after receiving a complaint against Desai. ACB officials arrested constable Shendge for accepting the bribe on Tuesday. Desai was also held.

The duo is attached to the MHB police station. They were booked under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further investigations are underway, the official added. PTI ZA NSK

This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

Subscribe to our channels on YouTube, Telegram & WhatsApp

Support Our Journalism

India needs fair, non-hyphenated and questioning journalism, packed with on-ground reporting. ThePrint – with exceptional reporters, columnists and editors – is doing just that.

Sustaining this needs support from wonderful readers like you.

Whether you live in India or overseas, you can take a paid subscription by clicking here.

Support Our Journalism

  • Tags

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Most Popular