Rajasthan constable held in Sawai Madhopur for ₹70,000 bribe
Synopsis
A Rajasthan constable posted at a railway outpost was caught red-handed accepting ₹70,000 in bribes after threatening to frame a complainant in a theft case. The ACB's trap operation — weeks in the making — ended with the constable walking into a sting at the complainant's own home.
Key Takeaways
Constable Mohammad Nadeem Qureshi , posted at Lakheri Railway Police Outpost , Sawai Madhopur, was arrested on 31 August 2026 .
He was caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹70,000 ; his original demand was ₹1,00,000 .
Qureshi allegedly threatened to implicate the complainant in a railway goods theft case unless paid.
A confidential verification was conducted on 25 August 2026 before the trap was laid.
A case is being registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act ; interrogation is ongoing.
Citizens can report corruption to ACB via helpline 1064 or WhatsApp 9413502834 .
A Rajasthan Police constable was arrested red-handed on Monday, 31 August 2026, while allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹70,000 at a complainant's residence in Sawai Madhopur, in an operation conducted by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB). The accused, Constable Mohammad Nadeem Qureshi, was posted at the Lakheri Railway Police Outpost under the Sawai Madhopur Railway Police Station.
How the Trap Was Laid
The ACB Sawai Madhopur unit had received a complaint alleging that Qureshi was harassing a complainant and demanding ₹1,00,000 — threatening to implicate the person in a railway goods theft case unless paid. The complainant approached the ACB and requested that the constable be caught in the act.
A confidential verification of the bribe demand was carried out on 25 August 2026, during which Qureshi allegedly reiterated his demand in exchange for not pursuing the case. After negotiations, he agreed to accept ₹70,000 as a settlement amount.
On Monday, Qureshi contacted the complainant and indicated he would visit the residence to collect the money. Acting on this tip, the ACB laid a trap and arrested him at the location. The bribe amount was recovered on the spot.
Senior Officers Supervised the Operation
The trap operation was led by Rameshwar Parihar, Additional Superintendent of Police, ACB Sawai Madhopur, under the supervision of Omprakash Meena, Deputy Inspector General of Police, ACB Bharatpur Range. Overall oversight was provided by Smita Srivastava, Additional Director General of Police, ACB, and S. Parimala, Inspector General of Police, ACB. Govind Gupta, Director General of the ACB, confirmed the arrest in an official statement.
Interrogation and further legal proceedings are currently underway. A case is being registered against Qureshi under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
ACB's Appeal to the Public
The Bureau has cautioned that any individual against whom a formal complaint, preliminary inquiry, or other proceeding is registered may directly contact the ACB to present their side or submit an explanation — a step the Bureau considers before deciding on further investigation. The ACB also appealed to citizens to report corruption through its 24×7 toll-free helpline 1064 or WhatsApp helpline 9413502834.
This arrest is part of a broader ACB drive against corrupt officials across Rajasthan, with railway police outposts increasingly under scrutiny for extortion linked to goods-theft cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Sawai Madhopur bribe case?
Constable Mohammad Nadeem Qureshi, posted at the Lakheri Railway Police Outpost under Sawai Madhopur Railway Police Station, was arrested on 31 August 2026 by the Anti-Corruption Bureau. He was caught red-handed accepting ₹70,000 from a complainant.
What was the constable accused of demanding?
Qureshi allegedly demanded ₹1,00,000 from the complainant, threatening to implicate the person in a railway goods theft case. After negotiations, he agreed to accept ₹70,000, at which point the ACB trap was executed.
How did the ACB conduct the operation?
The ACB conducted a confidential verification of the bribe demand on 25 August 2026. When Qureshi contacted the complainant on 31 August to collect the money at the residence, an ACB team was already in position and arrested him on the spot.
What legal action is being taken against the constable?
A case is being registered against Qureshi under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Interrogation and further legal proceedings are underway under the supervision of senior ACB officers.
How can citizens report corruption to the Rajasthan ACB?
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau operates a 24×7 toll-free helpline at 1064 and a WhatsApp helpline at 9413502834. Citizens can also directly contact the Bureau if a complaint or proceeding has been registered against them, to present their side before further action is taken.
