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Crime
Police demand Rs 25 lakh bribe to avoid invoking PCPNDT Act in murder‑attempt case
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 11:37 PM
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The Indian Express reports that police officials allegedly asked for a Rs 25 lakh payment to refrain from invoking the PCPNDT Act in an attempt‑to‑murder investigation.
The Indian Express has reported that, in a case involving an alleged attempt to murder, police officers are said to have demanded a bribe of Rs 25 lakh to avoid invoking the Pre‑Conception and Pre‑Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act.
The demand, if true, would represent a serious breach of legal protocol, as the PCPNDT Act is normally applied to prevent sex‑selective practices and ensure compliance with prenatal diagnostic regulations.
According to the report, the alleged payment was sought in exchange for the police not filing a case under the Act, thereby potentially shielding the accused from additional legal scrutiny.
The story highlights concerns about misuse of authority and the integrity of law‑enforcement agencies in handling sensitive investigations.
No official comment from the police or the accused has been recorded at this stage, and the matter remains under journalistic scrutiny.
The demand, if true, would represent a serious breach of legal protocol, as the PCPNDT Act is normally applied to prevent sex‑selective practices and ensure compliance with prenatal diagnostic regulations.
According to the report, the alleged payment was sought in exchange for the police not filing a case under the Act, thereby potentially shielding the accused from additional legal scrutiny.
The story highlights concerns about misuse of authority and the integrity of law‑enforcement agencies in handling sensitive investigations.
No official comment from the police or the accused has been recorded at this stage, and the matter remains under journalistic scrutiny.