A Sub-Inspector and three constables from Ayodhya's Cyber Crime Police Station were caught red-handed by the Rajasthan ACB while accepting a bribe in Sikar. The Ayodhya SSP has suspended all four officers immediately.

  • 4 Ayodhya Cyber Police personnel arrested in Sikar, Rajasthan.
  • Accused demanded money to clear a person from a cyber fraud case.
  • Caught red-handed by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
  • Ayodhya SSP Gaurav Grover has suspended all involved officers.

In a shocking breach of trust, four police officers from the Ayodhya Cyber Crime Police Station have been arrested for bribery. The operation, conducted by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), took place in Sikar, where a Sub-Inspector and three constables were caught accepting illegal gratification. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Uttar Pradesh police department.

The investigation revealed that the officers had summoned a resident of Sikar to Ayodhya regarding a cyber fraud case. The victim alleged that the officers threatened to implicate him in the crime and send him to jail unless a bribe was paid. While the initial demand was set at ₹4 lakh, the deal was eventually finalized at ₹2.80 lakh to remove his name from the case.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that such incidents of extortion by specialized cyber units undermine the integrity of digital crime investigations. When officers utilize the complexity of cyber laws to blackmail citizens, it creates a massive barrier to legitimate justice and public safety.

Systemic corruption within specialized police units poses a direct threat to the rule of law and judicial credibility.

The ACB team laid a trap on Tuesday. As soon as Constable Sohanlal accepted the bag containing the bribe money, the ACB officials swooped in and apprehended Sub-Inspector Yashwant Singh, and Constables Pawan Kumar Tripathi, Sohanlal, and Gaurav Charag.

Following the arrest, Ayodhya SSP Gaurav Grover took swift disciplinary action, suspending all four accused officials with immediate effect. A formal departmental inquiry has been ordered to investigate whether this was an isolated incident or part of a larger syndicate.

Historical Background

Over the last few years, the rise in cybercrime has led to the creation of specialized cyber cells across India. However, this expansion has also brought new challenges, including the potential for digital extortion by officers who possess the technical authority to manipulate or withhold digital evidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the arrested police officers?
The arrested officers are Sub-Inspector Yashwant Singh and Constables Pawan Kumar Tripathi, Sohanlal, and Gaurav Charag.

2. What was the reason for the bribe?
The bribe was demanded to clear a victim's name from a cyber fraud investigation in Ayodhya.