India

‘Caught Red Handed’ Accepting Bribe, a Patwari In MP Swallows ₹5000 Worth Currency Notes

In a complaint to the Jabalpur Lokayukta, Chandan Singh Lodhi of MP’s Barkheda claimed that Gajendra Singh had demanded a bribe in exchange for demarcating his grandfather’s land.

On Monday, a patwari in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, was caught by the Lokayukta Police accepting a bribe of ₹5,000. Gajendra Singh put ₹ 500 current notes in his mouth and started chewing them when he realized he was being pursued by the police. The patwari is in charge of keeping track of land transactions and collecting money from the villages.

The viral video

A video went viral on Monday in which Singh is being escorted by the police to a hospital. In a video that went viral on Monday, Singh is seen being escorted by the police to a hospital. Singh is seen shoving the notes into his mouth and eating them continuously. The police asked him to spit the notes into a bowl when they got to the hospital. However, Singh swallowed them, and despite repeated attempts, the medical professionals could only find a shred of nine 500-note bills.  A police officer attempted to  open Singh’s mouth to retrieve the documents, but Singh bit the man’s finger. Singh was also sent to a hospital for a checkup, but the officials there reported he was in good health.

Also read: Monsoon Session Of The Legislature, The NDA And The Opposition Met Separately To Plan Their Course Of Action

According to reports, Singh swallowed the money after spotting the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Lokayukta in the Katni village of Bilhari Halka, where he works as a patwari for the revenue department. According to Lokayukta SP Sanjay Sahu, the event happened after Singh accepted a bribe of 5,000 at his office.

According to Lokayukta SP Sanjay Sahu, the event happened after Singh accepted a bribe of 5,000 at his office. In a complaint submitted to the Jabalpur Lokayukta, Chandan Singh Lodhi of MP’s Barkheda said that Singh had requested a bribe in exchange for demarcating his grandfather’s land. For the purpose of paying the bribe, Singh had invited Chandan to his personal office. Singh reportedly denied Chandan’s request that he not accept the bribe. Singh chewed up the notes in a trap that was set for him by a team of seven Lokayukta police officers. Singh is said to be booked under Prevention of Corruption Act.

 

Srushti Sharma

Recent Posts

RG Kar Case: Junior Doctors In West Bengal Protest Alleged Gaps In CBI Chargesheet

Junior doctors in WB protested Tuesday over alleged flaws in the CBI chargesheet on their…

4 mins ago

Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act; Sets Limits On Higher Education Regulation

The SC upheld the UP Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, reversing the Allahabad High…

27 mins ago

How US Presidential Election Is Conducted – Explained

The US presidential election is a complex, multi-step process that involves both voters and an…

52 mins ago

Mumbai Police Uncover Connections & Weapons In Baba Siddiqui Murder Investigation

The Mumbai Police disclosed that the firearms used to assassinate late NCP leader Baba Siddiqui…

2 hours ago

Mumbai Police Investigate New Death Threat Against Salman Khan Linked To Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Mumbai Police is investigating a threatening message directed at actor Salman Khan, allegedly originating from…

2 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Government To Tighten Control Over DGP Appointment Before By-Elections

Ahead of the by-elections, CM Yogi Adityanath's government in Uttar Pradesh will take greater control…

2 hours ago