Rajasthan ACB arrests ASI Hardevram in ₹40,000 bribe trap in Jodhpur
Synopsis
A Jodhpur police officer was caught red-handed with ₹40,000 in his trouser pocket — allegedly the latest instalment of a bribe he had been extracting from a woman whose husband was under investigation. The Rajasthan ACB's trap operation exposes a textbook corruption pattern: leveraging active FIRs to squeeze money from vulnerable complainants.
Key Takeaways
ASI Hardevram of Shastri Nagar Police Station, Jodhpur was arrested on 6 July by the Rajasthan ACB Special Unit .
He was allegedly caught accepting ₹40,000 in cash, recovered from his trouser pocket.
The accused had allegedly first taken ₹5,000 , then demanded ₹50,000 — purportedly for the SHO — to favour the complainant's husband in cross FIR investigations.
The trap was supervised by DIG Narayan Togas and led by ASP Omprakash Chaudhary .
A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered; further investigation is underway under ADGP Smita Srivastava and IG S.
Citizens can report bribery to the ACB via toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp at 9413502834 .
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Rajasthan on Sunday, 6 July arrested Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Hardevram of Shastri Nagar Police Station, Jodhpur Commissionerate, after he was allegedly caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹40,000. The operation was conducted by the ACB Special Unit, Jodhpur, acting on directions from ACB Headquarters.
The Complaint and Background
According to Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Govind Gupta, the ACB Special Unit received a complaint alleging that ASI Hardevram had demanded a bribe in connection with the investigation of cross FIRs arising from an assault case involving the complainant's husband. Both FIRs were reportedly being investigated by the same officer.
The complainant alleged that ASI Hardevram initially accepted ₹5,000 to provide relief in the case registered against her husband. He subsequently allegedly summoned one Sundaram to the police station and demanded ₹50,000, claiming the amount was intended for the Station House Officer (SHO) in exchange for extending favours in the investigation and removing the names of Sundaram and two other individuals from the case. The complainant further alleged that the accused continued to pressure and harass her for payment.
How the Trap Was Laid
After verifying the complaint, the ACB laid a trap under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General, ACB Jodhpur Range, Narayan Togas. The operation was led by Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB Special Unit, Jodhpur, Omprakash Chaudhary, along with Police Inspector Umesh Kumar Bishnoi and his team.
During the sting operation, ASI Hardevram was apprehended at the complainant's residence while allegedly accepting ₹40,000 as part of the demanded bribe. The tainted currency was recovered from the trouser pocket of the accused.
Legal Action and Oversight
Further interrogation and legal proceedings are being carried out under the supervision of Additional Director General of Police, ACB, Smita Srivastava, and Inspector General, ACB, S. Parimala. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered, and investigation is ongoing.
ACB's Appeal to the Public
The Anti-Corruption Bureau has urged citizens to report bribery incidents through its 24x7 toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp helpline 9413502834. The Bureau has assured full assistance in ensuring that legitimate public work is carried out without corruption. Notably, this arrest is part of the ACB's sustained campaign against graft within the state's law enforcement machinery — a pattern that has seen multiple police personnel caught in similar traps across Rajasthan in recent years.
Point of View
000 attributed to the SHO, whether true or a fabrication by the accused, points to a systemic trust deficit within station-level policing. The ACB's trap operations are visible deterrents, but they remain reactive. The deeper question is why the internal vigilance mechanisms of the Jodhpur Commissionerate did not flag this officer before a civilian was forced to approach an external bureau.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is ASI Hardevram and why was he arrested?
ASI Hardevram is a police officer posted at Shastri Nagar Police Station under the Jodhpur Commissionerate. He was arrested on 6 July by the Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau after allegedly being caught accepting ₹40,000 as part of a bribe demanded from a complainant whose husband was under investigation in cross FIRs.
What was the total bribe amount allegedly demanded?
According to the ACB, ASI Hardevram allegedly first accepted ₹5,000 and then demanded ₹50,000 — claiming it was meant for the SHO — in exchange for favours in the investigation. He was caught during a trap operation while accepting ₹40,000 of that demand.
Under which law has the case been registered?
A case has been registered against ASI Hardevram under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further investigation is being conducted under the supervision of ADGP Smita Srivastava and IG S. Parimala of the ACB.
How can citizens report bribery to the Rajasthan ACB?
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau operates a 24x7 toll-free helpline at 1064 and a WhatsApp helpline at 9413502834. The Bureau has assured citizens of full assistance in getting their legitimate work done without paying bribes.
Who supervised the trap operation?
The trap was laid under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General Narayan Togas of ACB Jodhpur Range, and was operationally led by Additional Superintendent of Police Omprakash Chaudhary along with Police Inspector Umesh Kumar Bishnoi and his team.
