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Crime
FIR Filed Against Pune Police Constable and Aide for Demanding Rs 5 Lakh from Grocer
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM
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An FIR has been lodged against a Pune police constable and his aide for threatening a grocer and demanding a ransom of Rs 5 lakh.
An FIR has been filed in the Pune police station against a constable and his aide for threatening a grocer and demanding Rs 5 lakh as ransom.
According to the complaint, the constable allegedly approached the grocer's shop, threatened him with a weapon, and demanded the sum, which the grocer refused.
The grocer, who has not been named publicly, reported the incident to the police and provided a statement detailing the confrontation.
The Pune police have acknowledged receipt of the FIR and said they will investigate the allegations. No further information has been released at this time.
The case highlights concerns over misuse of authority by law enforcement personnel and the need for accountability.
According to the complaint, the constable allegedly approached the grocer's shop, threatened him with a weapon, and demanded the sum, which the grocer refused.
The grocer, who has not been named publicly, reported the incident to the police and provided a statement detailing the confrontation.
The Pune police have acknowledged receipt of the FIR and said they will investigate the allegations. No further information has been released at this time.
The case highlights concerns over misuse of authority by law enforcement personnel and the need for accountability.