Officer accused of seeking illegal gratification to help complainant’s son in altercation case
New Delhi:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption case against a Delhi Police Sub-Inspector posted at Paschim Vihar (West) Police Station for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹3 lakh from a complainant in exchange for helping his son in an altercation-related matter.
According to the FIR registered by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the CBI on April 3, 2026, the accused officer has been identified as Sub-Inspector Manoj Kumar of Delhi Police.
The case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, as amended in 2018, which pertains to demand of undue advantage by a public servant.
Complaint Filed by West Delhi Resident
The FIR was registered on the basis of a written complaint submitted by Radhe Shyam, a resident of Udyog Nagar, Peeragarhi in West Delhi.
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In his complaint dated April 3, 2026, the complainant alleged that the accused police officer demanded illegal gratification for extending assistance to his son, Sunny, in connection with an altercation matter being handled by the police.
Following the complaint, the CBI initiated a verification process in the presence of an independent witness from the Public Works Department (PWD).
Verification Found Prima Facie Evidence
According to the verification report prepared by the CBI, investigators found prima facie evidence supporting the allegations made by the complainant.
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The report stated that SI Manoj Kumar allegedly demanded ₹3 lakh as illegal gratification for himself and further instructed the complainant to arrange ₹1.5 lakh as part payment.
CBI officials noted that the demand was allegedly linked to providing favourable assistance to the complainant’s son in the altercation-related case.
FIR Registered After Verification
Based on the complaint and verification findings, the CBI formally registered a Regular Case (RC) against the accused officer on April 3, 2026.
The investigation has been assigned to Inspector Aakash Srivastava of the CBI’s Anti-Corruption Branch, New Delhi.
Officials said the agency will now examine all relevant evidence, including communication records, verification proceedings and any financial trail connected to the alleged bribe demand.
Focus on Corruption in Public Offices
The case once again highlights concerns regarding corruption and abuse of official position within law enforcement agencies. Anti-corruption investigators are expected to conduct further proceedings to determine the full extent of the allegations and whether additional individuals were involved.
The CBI has not yet disclosed whether any trap proceedings or arrests have been carried out in the matter.
