SaralnamaBanda SP Palash Bansal transferred 149 head constables and constables. This action followed a Dainik Bhaskar investigation exposing bribery in five police stations across Banda, Chitrakoot, and Kaushambi districts. The expose revealed officers accepting money to allow overloaded trucks through their jurisdictions. From four hours after the report's publication, the DGP suspended 11 officers, including one inspector and five constables. Until now, the illegal collection was not limited to Banda but also reported in Chitrakoot and Kaushambi stations. Next, further investigations and actions are expected to curb such practices in the region. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 00:02 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Banda SP Palash Bansal transferred 149 head constables and constables on 25 Aug 2023
- This action followed a Dainik Bhaskar investigation exposing bribery in five police stations across Banda, Chitrakoot, and Kaushambi districts
- The expose revealed officers accepting money to allow overloaded trucks through their jurisdictions