Pramesh S Jain
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traffic police constable attached to whitefield traffic police station in the dock after he forced a two wheeler rider to pay a bribe of ₹500 after he was caught riding against one way on Friday.
Taking a strong objection to the corruption the bike rider raised a complaint with the senior police officials seeking action against constable Manjunath.
The incident occurred when the biker, a private firm employee was riding against one way on Varthur lake road when traffic constable Manjunath intercepted him .
Even though the biker agreed to pay the fine of ₹1,500 and demanded receipt,Manjunath insisted that he should transfer ₹500 instead to his PAYTM account and he would let him go .
After deliberations,the biker transferred the money and later raised the complaint along with the receipt of payment as a proof.
Based on the complaint,the matter was probed by the Assistant commissioner of police,Whitefield Division and the constable has been summoned for questioning.
