Man ends life as police demands bribe to trace daughter
What's the story
A man, who was allegedly upset after a police official demanded Rs. one lakh from him to find his missing daughter, hanged himself to death in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly, police said on Monday. His family members alleged that he was upset as Ramnagar Police outpost in-charge, Ram Ratan Singh demanded money from him for finding his 22-year-old daughter who was abducted recently.
Charges
Sub-inspector removed from the post; charges are being probed: SSP
"The victim, Shishupal (45), died by suicide in Mau Chandpur village in Bareilly," they said. SSP Rohit Singh Sajwan said, "The sub-inspector has been removed from the outpost, and charges of demanding money are being probed." An FIR was registered at the Aonla Police Station on April 9. Shishupal had alleged that Banti, Mukesh, and Dinesh abducted his daughter on a bike.
Information
Singh tore Shishupal's suicide note
Meanwhile, Singh reached the spot after hearing about Shishupal's death. He found the suicide note and tore it and put it inside his pocket. Later, villagers caught hold of the policeman and handed him over to the police.
Bribe
Two Jaipur civic officials were held for taking bribe
In a separate incident involving demanding a bribe, two employees of the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation were nabbed by the city police for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs. 90,000. According to the anti-corruption bureau, Chhotu Ram, the accused fire officer, had demanded Rs. 90,000 bribe in lieu of issuing a no-objection certificate (NOC) to an establishment.
Helplines
If you're having suicidal thoughts, please seek help
In case you need help or know someone who does, you can reach out to AASRA for suicide prevention counseling. Their number is 022 2754 6669 (24 hours). You can also contact the Hyderabad-based Roshni NGO at +914066202000 or COOJ at +918322252525. Sneha India Foundation, which works 24X7, can be contacted at +914424640050. Vandrevala Foundation has trained counselors, and their number is 18602662345.