Bengaluru Inspector Caught Red-Handed in ₹4 Lakh Bribe Scam

• Inspector Govindaraju of K.P. Agrahara Police Station, Bengaluru, was arrested by Lokayukta for accepting a bribe.
• He was accused of demanding ₹5 lakh from a contractor, Mohammed Arkam, in a chit fund fraud case.
• Govindaraju had already taken ₹1 lakh and was caught receiving the remaining ₹4 lakh near CAR Ground, Sirsi Circle.
• The inspector allegedly used a 'Hoysala' patrol vehicle to intimidate the complainant and finalize the bribe deal.
• A case has been registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act, with further investigation into possible involvement of other police personnel.

Why It Matters: A Bengaluru police inspector was caught red-handed by Lokayukta for demanding and accepting a bribe.