Gujarat cop booked for ₹40,000 bribe, fled ACB trap in Bhuj
Synopsis
A Gujarat police sub-inspector allegedly accepted ₹40,000 from a complainant — down from an initial ₹50,000 demand — then fled the ACB trap before he could be caught. The incident, the latest in a string of Gujarat ACB operations, raises pointed questions about accountability within the state's own law-enforcement ranks.
Key Takeaways
Indravijaysinh Gohil , a Class III Police Sub-Inspector at Vayor Police Station, Bhuj , has been booked by the ACB .
He allegedly demanded ₹50,000 and accepted ₹40,000 near Gayatri Temple, Bhuj on Monday, 7 July .
The bribe was allegedly sought to stop harassment of the complainant and allow a factory to keep operating.
Gohil reportedly grew suspicious during the trap, took the cash, and fled before the ACB team could detain him.
A case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act ; investigation is ongoing.
The arrest follows an April ACB action against two Central GST officials at Nadiad over an alleged ₹55 lakh bribe demand.
A police sub-inspector posted at Vayor Police Station in Gujarat's West Kutch district has been booked by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly demanding a bribe of ₹50,000 from a complainant and accepting ₹40,000 before fleeing during a trap operation, officials said on Tuesday, 7 July.
Who Is the Accused
The accused has been identified as Indravijaysinh Gohil, a Class III Police Sub-Inspector posted at Vayor Police Station in Bhuj. The alleged offence took place on Monday near the gate of Gayatri Temple in Bhuj.
What the ACB Alleges
The complainant, described by the ACB as a vigilant citizen, was facing a criminal case registered at Vayor Police Station. According to investigators, Gohil allegedly demanded ₹50,000 as an illegal payment in exchange for not harassing the complainant and for permitting the complainant's factory to continue its operations.
Unwilling to pay, the complainant contacted the ACB through its toll-free helpline 1064 and subsequently filed a formal complaint at the bureau's Gandhidham office.
How the Trap Unfolded
Acting on the complaint, the ACB organised a trap operation. During the operation, Gohil allegedly held discussions with the complainant and, following negotiations, accepted ₹40,000 — a reduced amount from the originally demanded ₹50,000. The bureau said the officer subsequently grew suspicious, took possession of the cash and fled the spot before the ACB team could formally detain him.
The trap was conducted by Police Inspector J.B. Chaudhary of the Kutch (East) ACB Police Station at Gandhidham, along with the ACB team.
Legal Action and Investigation
An offence has been registered against Gohil under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further investigation is underway, officials confirmed.
Pattern of ACB Action in Gujarat
This comes amid a series of ACB operations across Gujarat in recent months. In April, the bureau arrested two Central GST officials posted at Nadiad after they were allegedly caught accepting the first instalment of a bribe that investigators said formed part of a ₹55 lakh demand for releasing a seized transport vehicle. The Gujarat ACB regularly conducts trap operations based on complaints received through its toll-free helpline and regional units as part of its mandate to investigate corruption involving public servants.
Point of View
000 to ₹40,000 — and then fled with the cash — is not merely an individual lapse; it points to a brazenness that routine ACB trap operations alone cannot deter. Gujarat's ACB has been active, but the recurrence of such cases across departments, from police to GST, suggests systemic pressure rather than isolated bad actors. The more troubling detail here is the escape: if an officer can walk away mid-trap, questions about operational protocols and inter-agency coordination deserve a direct answer from the state government.
NationPress
7 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Gujarat police officer booked by the ACB for bribery?
The accused is Indravijaysinh Gohil , a Class III Police Sub-Inspector posted at Vayor Police Station in Bhuj, West Kutch district, Gujarat. He was booked on 7 July after allegedly accepting ₹40,000 from a complainant and fleeing an ACB trap operation.
What was the bribe allegedly demanded and why?
Gohil allegedly demanded ₹50,000 from a complainant who was facing a criminal case at Vayor Police Station. According to the ACB, the payment was sought in exchange for not harassing the complainant and for allowing the complainant's factory to continue operating.
How did the complainant approach the ACB?
The complainant contacted the ACB through its toll-free helpline 1064 and later filed a formal complaint at the bureau's Gandhidham office. The ACB then organised a trap operation based on that complaint.
What happened during the ACB trap operation?
During the trap, Gohil allegedly negotiated the amount down to ₹40,000 and accepted the cash. He then reportedly grew suspicious, took possession of the money, and fled the spot before the ACB team could formally detain him.
What legal action has been taken against the accused officer?
A case has been registered against Gohil under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act . The trap was led by Police Inspector J.B. Chaudhary of the Kutch (East) ACB Police Station at Gandhidham, and further investigation is underway.
