Cops caught taking bribes to protect drug peddlers, 11 suspended
Eleven Bengaluru police officers, including Inspector T Manjanna, have been suspended for allegedly taking bribes and protecting drug peddlers.
The case came to light after six traffickers were caught on August 22 with 1,000 banned sedative tablets—mostly aimed at students and young professionals.
These tablets aren't allowed to be sold over the counter.
Investigators found cops were in regular touch with drug dealers
Investigators discovered that the suspended cops were regularly in touch with drug dealers and even socialized with them, making it easier for illegal sales to happen.
The probe revealed they accepted protection money in exchange for looking the other way.
Since these sedatives aren't covered by India's main anti-drug law, cases are being filed under section 278 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) that carries lighter penalties—even though the tablets can be harmful.
Both departmental and detailed probes are still ongoing.