Bhiwandi Police Constable Arrested by ACB for Taking ₹30,000 Bribe
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- On August 22, 2026, the Anti‑Corruption Bureau in Thane arrested Rajendra Pawar, a 46‑year‑old constable from Bhoiwada Police Station, for allegedly accepting a ₹30,000 bribe from a scrap dealer to allow the dealer’s business to operate without police interference.
- The arrest follows a broader crackdown on corruption within local law‑enforcement agencies, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb bribery and ensure public trust in policing.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 34% center, 33% right.
How each side framed it
Chandanagar Sub-Inspector, constable in ACB net for taking ₹75,000 bribe
Thane Crime: Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Bhiwandi Police Constable For Accepting ₹30,000 Bribe From Scrap Dealer
Alair Revenue Inspector Caught in Rs.14,000 Bribe Case
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Thane Crime: Anti-Corruption Bureau Arrests Bhiwandi Police Constable For Accepting ₹30,000 Bribe From Scrap Dealer — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- Chandanagar Sub-Inspector, constable in ACB net for taking ₹75,000 bribe — The Hindu (left-leaning) ·
- Alair Revenue Inspector Caught in Rs.14,000 Bribe Case — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning) ·