Video of UP cop accepting Rs 50 as bribe goes viral; suspended by SP

A head constable posted at the Fatehpur police station in Uttar Pradesh was suspended after his video accepting Rs 50 as bribe went viral on social media.

Fatehpur (Uttar Pradesh): The Fatehpur Superintendent of Police on Monday suspended a head constable after his video accepting Rs 50 as bribe went viral on social media.

"An alleged 44-second video went viral on social media two days ago in which Ashok Kumar, head constable deployed at Khakhreru police station, could be seen seeking money for summoning a bullion merchant, " said a police officer on Tuesday.

"Taking cognizance of the viral video, the SP has suspended the head constable with immediate effect on Monday after receiving the investigation report from the police station head," added the officer.

ANI report