Updated Apr 14, 2021 | 07:56 IST
It is alleged that the accused Inspector Baljit Singh took Rs 3.5 lakh bribe and also kept the seized heroin with him. The FIR came following a complaint from Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Jatinder Singh, | Photo Credit: iStock Images
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The head constable identified as Davinder Singh has been arrested.
Tarn Taran: A Punjab police officer and a head constable have been accused of taking Rs 3.5 lakh bribe to let off two drug peddlers. The accused inspector Baljit Singh has now been booked and is absconding. The incident took place in Tarn Taran district.
The head constable identified as Davinder Singh has been arrested. The FIR in the case said that Baljit Singh along with Davinder arrested one Malkiat Singh alias Palta and his brother-in-law Bau Singh with 1 kg heroin on March 31.