Investigation revealed that the phrase “potato” was used as a code for bribe.
Lucknow:
A sub-inspector posted in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj has been suspended for demanding “potatoes” as a bribe. Investigation revealed that the phrase “potato” was used as a code for bribe. The incident got here to mild 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 on the Bhawalpur Chapunna Chowki beneath the Saurikh police station. A departmental probe into the case has additionally been advised.
Within the viral audio, the accused cop is heard asking a farmer for five kg “potatoes” who expresses his incapability to fulfil the demand and presents 2 kg as an alternative. The police officer then will get indignant and stresses his unique demand. The ultimate deal was then struck at 3 kg.
Kannauj Police shared an announcement on X in Hindi, which interprets to, “Within the above case, SI Ramkripal has been suspended with quick impact on 07.08.2024 by Superintendent of Police, Kannauj after being discovered responsible prima facie. He has been suspended with quick impact. Departmental proceedings have been initiated.”
उक्त प्रकरण में उ0नि0 रामकृपाल को प्रथमदृष्ट्या दोषी पाए जाने पर पुलिस अधीक्षक कन्नौज द्वारा दिनांक 07.08.2024 को तत्काल प्रभाव से निलम्बित किया गया है। विभागीय कार्यवाही प्रचलित की गई है। प्रभाव से निलम्बित किया गया है। विभागीय कार्यवाही प्रचलित की गई है।
— kannauj police (@kannaujpolice) August 10, 2024
Kamlesh Kumar, Circle Officer, Metropolis, Kannauj, has been assigned the cost to investigate the case.
