Two Traffic Police officials, including an Assistant Sub Inspector, have been suspended and are under investigation after a video showing them allegedly accepting a bribe from a driver at Trishul Morh, Ramban, on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, went viral on social media. The Police Department has taken the matter seriously and has initiated a departmental inquiry against the suspended personnel, Selection Grade Constable and his In-Charge ASI, for their unprofessional conduct. This is not an odd case, as only a few days ago, police in the Rajouri district suspended five police personnel and initiated a departmental inquiry in response to a strange theft incident at the district court complex’s high-security seizure room, known as the Malkhana. According to official sources, seized drugs, capsules, and counterfeit currency were stolen overnight on April 3 and 4 by unidentified individuals. The guard in charge and other officials were suspended for failing to fulfil their duties, and a departmental inquiry has been initiated. The investigation is ongoing, and the police expect to make progress soon.
Corruption is a serious issue, and any allegations of corruption by law enforcement agencies should be thoroughly investigated by the relevant authorities. A merely administrative suspension is not punishment as long as the person keeps getting a substantial salary without working. The police department should take strict disciplinary action against any officer found guilty of corruption. Police officers are responsible for upholding the law and protecting citizens, and any form of corruption or malpractice undermines public trust in law enforcement agencies. The police department needs to make an exemplary case of this and take strict disciplinary action against any officer found guilty of corruption. Citizens play an active role in preventing corruption by reporting any incidents of corrupt practices they witness. By working together, we can ensure that policemen uphold the law and serve the public interest with integrity and professionalism.
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