A sub-inspector posted in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj has been suspended for demanding "potatoes" as a bribe. Investigation revealed that the word "potato" was used as a code for bribe. The incident came to light after an alleged audio of the cop, Ram Kripal Singh, asking for a bribe to settle a case went viral on social media.
Kannauj SP Amit Kumar Anand has ordered the suspension of the sub-inspector posted at the Bhawalpur Chapunna Chowki under the Saurikh police station. A departmental probe into the case has also been suggested.
In the viral audio, the accused cop is heard asking a farmer for 5 kg "potatoes" who expresses his inability to fulfil the demand and offers 2 kg instead. The police officer then gets angry and stresses his original demand. The final deal was then struck at 3 kg.
Kannauj Police shared a statement on X in Hindi, which translates to, "In the above case, SI Ramkripal has been suspended with immediate effect on 07.08.2024 by Superintendent of Police, Kannauj after being found guilty prima facie. He has been suspended with immediate effect. Departmental proceedings have been initiated."
Kamlesh Kumar, Circle Officer, City, Kannauj, has been assigned the charge to investigate the case.
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