West Bengal Police Sub-Inspector Arrested for Taking Bribe

The Anti-Corruption Branch of the West Bengal Police has arrested a sub-inspector from Bantra police station for allegedly accepting a bribe of 15,000 rupees. The accused officer has been identified as Subrata Sarkar.

Details of the Arrest

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) officials caught the sub-inspector red-handed on Monday while he was accepting the bribe money. The agency had received a formal complaint alleging that Subrata Sarkar demanded 15,000 rupees from the complainant regarding a case. Following the complaint, the ACB set a trap to catch the officer while he was receiving the demanded amount.

Investigation into the Incident

Following the arrest, the police department has launched a detailed investigation into the matter. The agency is currently determining the specific reason for the bribe demand and whether any other individuals or police personnel were involved in the incident. Officials are also examining relevant documents and evidence related to the case to understand the full extent of the situation.

Recent Anti-Corruption Efforts

The Anti-Corruption Branch has been increasingly active in West Bengal recently. The state government has officially recognized the ACB as a separate unit within the administrative structure. Recent actions, including the arrest of an employee at a BDO office, follow a similar pattern of enforcement. These operations have gained momentum following the posting of senior IPS officer Murlidhar Sharma to the Anti-Corruption Branch, as reported by Hindusthan Samachar.