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Crime
Punjab Man Consumes Poison At Police Station Over Bribe Demand, Cops Deny Charges
✍️ NDTV
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:55 PM
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A man in Punjab consumed poison inside a police station after alleging that officers demanded a bribe, while the police have denied the accusations.
A disturbing incident unfolded in Punjab when a man consumed poison inside a police station, reportedly over allegations that police personnel had demanded a bribe from him. The act has raised serious questions about the conduct of local law enforcement and the circumstances that led the individual to take such an extreme step.
According to available information, the man accused the police of pressuring him for a bribe, which prompted him to consume the poisonous substance within the station premises. The situation triggered immediate concern, and the individual was rushed for medical attention.
The police, however, have firmly denied the bribery allegations. Officials maintain that no such demand was made and have stated that an inquiry is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events. The case has drawn public attention to the need for transparency in police-citizen interactions.
According to available information, the man accused the police of pressuring him for a bribe, which prompted him to consume the poisonous substance within the station premises. The situation triggered immediate concern, and the individual was rushed for medical attention.
The police, however, have firmly denied the bribery allegations. Officials maintain that no such demand was made and have stated that an inquiry is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events. The case has drawn public attention to the need for transparency in police-citizen interactions.