Caught in the act: Traffic cop gets in trouble for asking postmaster for bribe

Police personnel said that a fine of Rs 11,000 would be imposed as his vehicle had not passed the pollution test. (Representative/Local18)

The police initially fined the victim Rs 11,000 for failing the pollution test. However, they entered into negotiations and accepted a bribe of Rs 2,000

A traffic police officer was caught red-handed bribing a central government employee. The victim also filmed the incident in which the officer is seen demanding a bribe from him.

The victim is a postmaster from Majorganj in Bihar. According to the victim, on Saturday, while he was leaving a restaurant near Kargil Chowk area in Patna, a traffic police constable, Ajit Kumar, stopped his vehicle and asked for documents (related to the vehicle).

When he handed over the papers, the police personnel said that a fine of Rs 11,000 would be charged as his vehicle had not passed the pollution test.

The victim said that since he did not have the amount with him at that time, he asked the traffic personnel to reduce the amount. After negotiating with the police personnel, the officer then accepted an amount of Rs 2,000 as a bribe.

The victim filmed the incident in which she could see him paying the required amount to the police personnel and filed a complaint against him.

Traffic Commissioner Deepak Kumar said the matter has been brought to his notice. He assured that action would be taken against the accused officer if he was found guilty after investigation. Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar Tiwari said strict action would be taken against the accused.

Conversation between the postmaster and the traffic police personnel

Traffic police: Where is your helmet?

Postmaster: I have my helmet. I was eating at the store next door. I forgot my helmet there.

Traffic police: Your pollution test has failed. You will be fined Rs. 11,000 for this. You were arguing. If you argue, the fine will be increased to Rs. 15,000.

Postmaster: I wasn’t arguing. Where would I go after arguing with you?

Traffic police: Where is your house?

Postmaster: I am the postmaster of Majorganj.

Traffic police: Come on, I will reduce the amount by Rs 5,000.

Postmaster: How can I pay so much, sir? (He takes out 500 rupees from his pocket)

Traffic police: I don’t work for 500 to 800 rupees.

Postmaster: (He takes out 2000 rupees from his pocket) Give me the paper now.

Traffic police: Come on Sangeeta, give him the paper. It’s good that you are from Majorganj. Go with respect.

The victim, Upendra Kumar Singh, also complained that the police personnel threatened to take his vehicle to the police station and lodge a complaint against him.