Rajasthan ACB arrests cop red-handed taking ₹20,000 bribe in Sri Ganganagar
Synopsis
A Rajasthan police sub-inspector posted at Nai Mandi Gharsana was caught red-handed accepting ₹20,000 — allegedly a negotiated-down payment from an original ₹50,000 demand — to file a Final Report in a case. The ACB trap, supervised by senior officers from Bikaner, underscores how routine police procedures are being monetised, and signals the bureau's continued crackdown on graft across Rajasthan.
Key Takeaways
Rameshwar Lal , Sub-Inspector at Nai Mandi Gharsana Police Station , Sri Ganganagar , was arrested on 25 May by the Rajasthan ACB .
He allegedly demanded ₹50,000 to file a Final Report (FR) ; the bribe was negotiated down to ₹20,000 before the trap.
The operation was led by ASP Vinod Kumar under supervision of DIG Narayan Togas , ACB Outpost Bikaner.
Tainted cash of ₹20,000 was recovered on the spot; a case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act .
Further investigation is being supervised by ADGP (ACB) Smita Srivastava .
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Monday, 25 May arrested a police sub-inspector allegedly caught accepting a bribe of ₹20,000 during a trap operation at Nai Mandi Gharsana Police Station in Sri Ganganagar district. The accused, identified as Rameshwar Lal, was apprehended red-handed, with the tainted cash recovered on the spot.
How the Trap Was Laid
According to an official statement from the Office of the Director General, ACB Rajasthan, the bureau had received a complaint alleging that Rameshwar Lal demanded ₹50,000 from a complainant in exchange for filing a Final Report (FR) in a case involving the complainant. The complainant reportedly approached the ACB after the demand was made and requested the officer to reduce the amount.
Following negotiations, the accused allegedly agreed to settle for ₹20,000. Acting on the complaint and under directions from ACB Headquarters, the ACB Outpost in Bikaner initiated verification and mounted a trap operation.
Senior Officers Led the Operation
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General of Police (ACB) Narayan Togas and led on the ground by Additional Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar of the ACB Outpost, Bikaner. The team caught Rameshwar Lal in the act of allegedly accepting the bribe amount, and the cash was seized immediately.
Following the arrest, the accused was taken into custody and formal legal proceedings were initiated. Interrogation and further investigation are currently underway under the supervision of Additional Director General of Police (ACB) Smita Srivastava.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
A case has been registered against the accused under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Director General of Police (ACB) Govind Gupta confirmed the arrest and stated that strict action would continue against public servants found involved in corrupt practices.
The ACB reiterated its appeal to citizens to report bribery and corruption, assuring full confidentiality and protection for complainants. Notably, this arrest is part of a broader intensification of anti-corruption operations across Rajasthan that the bureau has been conducting in recent months.
Pattern of ACB Action in Rajasthan
The ACB has significantly ramped up trap operations across government departments in Rajasthan in recent months, with police personnel, revenue officials, and other public servants among those caught. This case is significant in that the bribe was allegedly demanded in exchange for a procedural relief — filing a Final Report — highlighting how routine administrative processes can become leverage points for graft. The investigation is ongoing, and the bureau has indicated it will probe all aspects of the matter.
Point of View
A routine procedural outcome that a sub-inspector is duty-bound to file if evidence warrants it. That a complainant had to negotiate the price down from ₹50,000 to ₹20,000 points to a transactional culture embedded within station-level policing. The ACB's trap mechanism works, but it is reactive: one complaint, one arrest. The structural question — how many Final Reports across Rajasthan's police stations carry an undisclosed price tag — remains unanswered. Until departmental audits of FR filings are matched against complaint patterns, trap operations will remain necessary but insufficient.
NationPress
11 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by the Rajasthan ACB on 25 May 2025?
Sub-Inspector Rameshwar Lal , posted at Nai Mandi Gharsana Police Station in Sri Ganganagar district, was arrested by the Rajasthan ACB on 25 May. He was allegedly caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹20,000 during a trap operation.
Why did the accused demand a bribe?
According to the ACB, Rameshwar Lal allegedly demanded ₹50,000 from a complainant in exchange for filing a Final Report (FR) in a case related to the complainant. The amount was reportedly negotiated down to ₹20,000 before the trap was laid.
Who supervised the ACB trap operation?
The operation was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Inspector General of Police (ACB) Narayan Togas and led by Additional Superintendent of Police Vinod Kumar of the ACB Outpost, Bikaner.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
A case has been registered against Rameshwar Lal under the provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Further interrogation and investigation are being supervised by Additional Director General of Police (ACB) Smita Srivastava.
What is a Final Report in the context of a police case?
A Final Report (FR) is a document filed by police when they conclude that a case does not warrant prosecution — effectively closing the case. Demanding a bribe to file such a report is a criminal offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
