Police officers are supposed to be defenders of the law, making sure that people follow the laws that have been put in place. Yet, there have been several instances of police personnel accepting bribes in order to ignore illegal activity. The legal system is negatively impacted by this issue, which has been a major concern in many nations across the world.
The practice of police accepting bribes also has a number of detrimental effects on society. First of all, it damages the public’s confidence in law enforcement. However, this bribery system has also become a topic of debate in our society, as many criminals are now taking advantage in many ways.
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In recent years, crimes related to fake police have also exponentially risen throughout our country because the majority of people are unable to find out if the police officer who is asking for bribes is real or fake. And the most recent incident also sparks debate about it.
Recently, a netizen alleged that a Mumbai policeman approached him on Marine Drive while he was there at 2 a.m.. Not only does he approach, but he also asks for a bribe of Rs. 2500. Taking to Twitter, a netizen wrote,
“Took a bribe for sitting at Marine Drive at 2am. Is this what #Mumbai has come to?? @MumbaiPolice @mybmc
Took a bribe for sitting at Marine Drive at 2am. Is this what #Mumbai has come to?? @MumbaiPolice @mybmc pic.twitter.com/K4q16rq94M
— Viggy (@Viggyvibe) March 3, 2023
Soon, Mumbai police also took notice of his tweet and wrote,
We have followed you. Please share your contact details in DM.
We have followed you. Please share your contact details in DM.
— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) March 4, 2023
Not only this, but later, Mumbai police gave him an update about the incident, indicating that the mentioned police officer was not a real police officer. Mumbai Police tweeted,
There is no police constable with this name in Marine drive police station. However, we are working on the lead given by you. Will intimate you, once our enquiry is complete.
— मुंबई पोलीस – Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) March 5, 2023
Following the screenshot’s sharing on Twitter, a number of individuals commented, with several raising the question of whether the behavior was appropriate. Influencers Abhi and Niyu questioned about the reason behind such penalties in public places.
Never understood the reason behind such restrictions in the first place…
— Abhi and Niyu (@abhiandniyu) March 4, 2023
Others indicated, through their comments, that they might have been duped
The same thing happened to me, but I was threatened because I refused to pay a bribe. After they get to know that I am a lawyer, they spoke to me kindly and advised me to walk around so that no one would believe I had not been expelled from the area.
— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY (@AdvAshutoshBJP) March 4, 2023
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1. You paid 2500 fine? When there is no such fine or section to fine a person without a valid reason or at least being at a public place.
2. You paid a fine to a personal mobile number? Why you did not confront them on this not being a official number of police or for a receipt?
— Akshay Redij (@Akzey) March 4, 2023
Took or gave?
Fine or bribe?— Aakash JhaveriΛJ (@jhaverinator) March 5, 2023
In 2010, I had spent an entire night at Marine drive with friends ! Police van was there , but they didn’t bother us as we didn’t bother anyone. Took the first morning -local train to get back home . Those were the days!!
— Gaurav Agnihotri (@Gaurav81184) March 4, 2023
Although the taking of bribes by police officers is a serious issue that jeopardizes the justice system and undermines public confidence in law enforcement organizations, it is critical to put in place effective measures to discourage such behavior and foster an environment of honesty and integrity.
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