- I Paid A Bribe
- 10 years ago
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Dacoity by police at Mumbai Central Station by terrifying passenger to face false complaint
- Police
- Police Harassment
- Paid INR 30,000
My close relative reached Mumbai Central quite early at 5:10 am on 28.07.15 by taxi to catch Shatabdi Express to leave at 6:30 am for Baroda. He was having confirmed ticket and heading for official tour. This is first visit to Mumbai Central. While entering station, he innocently asked a policeman about the platform for this train. In stead of replying to his inquiry, the police took him to his office at station and started searching his bag. Finding a branded cigarette packet, the police told that there is drug inside this cigarette and we shall lodge case against you. You will be jailed for few years and your career and family name will be doomed for life. My relative was terrified and could not think of what to do and to seek help from whom. Policeman asked for giving Rs. 50,000 /- immediately otherwise face the charge and there is no chance to catch the train. Few policeman cordoned him and searched his moneybag. Took all cash (Rs. 3000 /-). There were two ATM card. They forced him to go to nearby ATM and withdraw whatever maximum amount possible. He withdrew 7000 + 20000 and given to the police - which they kept in drawer in their office and let him go afterwards. The team of police noted down his contact nos and warned to face consequence for any 'chalaki'. My relative was so terrified that he kept mum and asked his parents to keep it secret. He even did not share with anybody else including friends. However I want secret inquiry by anti-corruption / vigilance team to catch such police, punish heavily for lesson to all, prevent recurrence and refund the money to proven claimant.