Newsbytes
  • India
  • Business
  • World
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Entertainment
  • Auto
  • Lifestyle
  • Inspirational
  • Career
  • Bengaluru
  • Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Videos
  • Visual Stories
  • Reviews
  • Phone Reviews
  • Fitness Bands Reviews
  • Speakers Reviews
  • Find Cricket Statistics
Hindi
More
In the news
Heatwave
Char Dham Yatra
Gyanvapi Mosque
Newsbytes
Hindi
Newsbytes
User Placeholder

Hi,

Logout


India
Business
World
Politics
Sports
Technology
Entertainment
Auto
Lifestyle
Inspirational
Career
Bengaluru
Delhi
Mumbai
Videos
Visual Stories
Reviews
Phone Reviews
Fitness Bands Reviews
Speakers Reviews
Find Cricket Statistics

More Links
  • Videos

Download Android App

Follow us on
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
 
Home / News / India News / 'Police take money, get job done,' UP cop tells students
India

'Police take money, get job done,' UP cop tells students

'Police take money, get job done,' UP cop tells students
Written by Sagar
Dec 20, 2021, 07:18 pm 2 min read
'Police take money, get job done,' UP cop tells students
A UP cop has landed in trouble for making a controversial statement about accepting bribes (Image source: Twitter/@Benarasiyaa)

A police officer in Uttar Pradesh was caught on camera admitting to department officials taking bribes The incident took place at Laxmi Narayan Public Inter College, Bighapur, Unnao. The video was filmed when the policeman was interacting with students during the Police Ki Pathshala program. As the cop made the controversial remarks, fellow officers and the students burst into laughter, a viral video shows.

Context
Why does it matter?
  • The video is evident of the rampant corruption in the Indian police department and the lax attitudes toward it.
  • Incidents involving police bribery are common across the country.
  • Cops demand bribes for even minor tasks such as preparing passport reports and enabling insurance settlements among others, according to an analysis by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB).
Twitter Post
Here is a video of the incident

Video from "Police ki pathshala" in UP's Unnao

Police department is still the most honest department. If police takes money, it gets the job done. Other department keep dilly-dallying.

Video credit: @sanjayjournopic.twitter.com/mUHovttVsx

— Piyush Rai (@Benarasiyaa) December 20, 2021
Quote
'Police department still most honest'

"The police department is still the most honest. If cops take money, they also get the work done," the officer said. "In other departments, you have to run even after paying." He went on to say that teachers stayed at home for a year during the coronavirus pandemic. "And we, on the other hand, are doing more work than usual."

Action
Probe launched; officer suspended

The video has gone viral on social media triggering angry reactions from many people. Meanwhile, the Unnao Police said in a Twitter post that Bighapur District Magistrate has been directed to probe the matter and file a report. The department informed in another tweet that the officer in question has been suspended with immediate effect.

Share this timeline
Facebook
Whatsapp
Twitter
Linkedin
Sagar
Sagar
Twitter
Sagar covers national news for NewsBytes. He has previously worked as an editorial intern at NDTV. Over the course of his near three-year career, Sagar has gained experience in news writing, copy editing, and video production. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Delhi.
Latest
Uttar Pradesh
Unnao
Uttar Pradesh Police
Related
Latest
'All That Breathes': After Cannes screening, HBO acquires Indian documentary
'All That Breathes': After Cannes screening, HBO acquires Indian documentary Entertainment
PM Modi reaches Japan for Quad Summit, bilateral meetings
PM Modi reaches Japan for Quad Summit, bilateral meetings India
Delhi: Heavy rains, thunderstorm cause power blackout; flight operations affected
Delhi: Heavy rains, thunderstorm cause power blackout; flight operations affected India
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G's European prices tipped; launch imminent
Samsung Galaxy A13 5G's European prices tipped; launch imminent Technology
Your guide to traveling to Dalhousie
Your guide to traveling to Dalhousie Lifestyle
Uttar Pradesh
SP leader Azam Khan gets bail, may be released soon
SP leader Azam Khan gets bail, may be released soon India
Mathura: Court allows petition seeking removal of Shahi Idgah Mosque
Mathura: Court allows petition seeking removal of Shahi Idgah Mosque India
Global wheat prices surge by 6% after India's export ban
Global wheat prices surge by 6% after India's export ban Business
Varanasi: Court refuses to stay Gyanvapi Mosque survey, seeks report
Varanasi: Court refuses to stay Gyanvapi Mosque survey, seeks report India
UP DGP Mukul Goel removed for 'neglecting duty, disobeying orders'
UP DGP Mukul Goel removed for 'neglecting duty, disobeying orders' India
More News
Unnao
Protest against Unnao crash deaths turns violent; 12 cops injured
Protest against Unnao crash deaths turns violent; 12 cops injured India
Unnao vegetable vendor dies after being thrashed by cops
Unnao vegetable vendor dies after being thrashed by cops India
UP: Fourteen doctors resign over misbehavior by administration officers
UP: Fourteen doctors resign over misbehavior by administration officers India
Floating bodies found in Varanasi; more found buried in Unnao
Floating bodies found in Varanasi; more found buried in Unnao India
Unnao survivor confirms poisoning, denies sexual assault in statement: Police
Unnao survivor confirms poisoning, denies sexual assault in statement: Police India
More News
Uttar Pradesh Police
'Remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places': UP government's new order
'Remove illegal loudspeakers from religious places': UP government's new order India
UP shocker: 2-year-old girl, 4 other family members found murdered
UP shocker: 2-year-old girl, 4 other family members found murdered India
No religious processions in UP without permission: CM Yogi Adityanath
No religious processions in UP without permission: CM Yogi Adityanath India
NCW writes to UP DGP over Sitapur rape threat incident
NCW writes to UP DGP over Sitapur rape threat incident India
Parliament: Rahul Gandhi moves adjournment notice over Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Parliament: Rahul Gandhi moves adjournment notice over Lakhimpur Kheri incident India
More News
Related
UP orders investigation into Ayodhya temple land deals after exposé
UP orders investigation into Ayodhya temple land deals after exposé India
Lakhimpur Kheri: UP BJP distances itself from Union Minister's son
Lakhimpur Kheri: UP BJP distances itself from Union Minister's son India
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra granted permission to visit Lakhimpur
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra granted permission to visit Lakhimpur Politics
UP man dies by suicide after COVID-19 vaccine center assault
UP man dies by suicide after COVID-19 vaccine center assault India
Next News Article
Next News Article

Love India news?

Subscribe to stay updated.

India Thumbnail
India News Business News World News Politics News Sports News Technology News Entertainment News Auto News Lifestyle News Inspirational News
Career News Bengaluru News Delhi News Mumbai News Mukesh Ambani Indian Premier League (IPL) Karnataka Samsung Xiaomi West Bengal
Bihar Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Haryana Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Tamil Nadu Gujarat Yogi Adityanath YouTube
Instagram Hollywood News Uttar Pradesh Kerala Netflix Bollywood News Mamata Banerjee Maruti Suzuki Rahul Gandhi Elon Musk
Shah Rukh Khan Chelsea FC OPPO Akhilesh Yadav Indian Cricket Team Apple Manchester United Salman Khan Cryptocurrency OnePlus
Amitabh Bachchan ICC Women's World Cup Vivo India vs Sri Lanka
About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive IPL 2022 Schedule IPL 2022 Points Table Find Cricket Statistics
Follow us on
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube
All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2022