The Haryana anti-corruption bureau team has arrested a female head constable while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000.
The arrested accused has been identified as Sumitra, posted at the Urban Estate police station in Hisar district. The other accused, a clerk at same police station, is absconding, police added.
The ACB spokesperson said that after the complaint was registered, the facts of the case were verified and the accused was apprehend.
“On Thursday, Sumitra was caught red-handed while accepting ₹40,000 bribe. The entire operation was conducted transparently in the presence of witnesses. All necessary evidence is being collected and an investigation is ongoing,” the spokesperson said.
A case has been registered against both accused by the ACB, Hisar, and further action has been initiated.