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Crime
Punjab Former SHO Dismissed After Bribery Arrest, Claims 'All Is Well'
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 02:47 PM
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A former Station House Officer in Punjab was dismissed from service following his arrest on bribery charges, despite his earlier statement that everything was fine.
A former Station House Officer (SHO) in Punjab was formally dismissed from the police service after his arrest on bribery charges. The dismissal notice was issued by the state police department following an internal inquiry that found the officer’s conduct violated the code of conduct for law‑enforcement officials.
The officer had been arrested earlier this month on allegations that he accepted bribes from local business owners in exchange for favorable treatment. In a brief statement released to the press, he insisted that "all is well" and that the accusations were unfounded.
Police officials confirmed that the dismissal is part of a broader effort to curb corruption within the force. The case is now being forwarded to the state’s anti‑corruption bureau for further investigation.
The officer had been arrested earlier this month on allegations that he accepted bribes from local business owners in exchange for favorable treatment. In a brief statement released to the press, he insisted that "all is well" and that the accusations were unfounded.
Police officials confirmed that the dismissal is part of a broader effort to curb corruption within the force. The case is now being forwarded to the state’s anti‑corruption bureau for further investigation.