Police Inspector Arrested in Alleged Extortion Case in Mirchowk

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a police inspector stationed at Mirchowk along with a home guard in connection with an alleged extortion scheme. According to ACB officials, the inspector is accused of demanding ₹6 lakh from a complainant to close a case registered against the complainant's father. The accused agreed to accept ₹3 lakh as an initial payment, which was recovered during the arrest operation. The home guard was arrested as an alleged accomplice in the scheme. The arrests were made following a formal complaint regarding the alleged demand for illegal gratification in exchange for case closure. Both accused have been taken into custody for further investigation. The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding corruption within police departments and the misuse of official authority to extort money from citizens.