Mangaluru
Under the guidance of Lokayukta SP MA Nataraj, a successful trap was laid, resulting in the arrest of inspector Mohammed Aris (32) of the KSRP, 7th Battalion located at Konaje.
SP Nataraj said the case was regarding deputation at a police guest house, with the accused demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs18,000. The complainant, a constable in the same battalion, accused Mohammed Aris of demanding a bribe.
Mohammed Aris allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 for performing his duty, in addition to a monthly bribe of Rs 6,000 from the complainant.
The complainant had been paying Rs 6,000 monthly, totalling Rs 50,000 so far. Due to the complainant’s father’s ill health, they were unable to pay the Rs 18,000 bribe for the three months from April to June. Mohammed Aris allegedly called the complainant daily, demanding the pending Rs 18,000 bribe, and threatening to change their duty if the amount was not paid. The accused was caught accepting the bribe.
The operation was conducted by DySP Gana P Kumar, B Cheluvaraju and Inspectors A Amanulla, Suresh Kumar and CL Chandrashekar along with their staff.
