Probationary IPS Madhav Upadhyay Embroiled in Extortion Scandal, APOed Amidst Probe

• Probationary IPS officer Madhav Upadhyay, 2022 batch, is under scrutiny for alleged links to an illegal extortion case in Bhilwara.
• He was posted as Assistant Superintendent of Police (CO Sadar) in Bhilwara and was APOed (Awaiting Posting Orders) due to administrative reasons.
• An extortion gang, led by Ajay Panchal, was busted for extorting money from garnet traders, and Upadhyay's name surfaced during the interrogation of the accused.
• Upadhyay denies the allegations, stating his name was misused and Ajay Panchal was initially an informer.
• The investigation is ongoing under SP Dharmendra Singh Yadav, with mobile phones and digital evidence being examined; the case has been handed over to SP Narendra Singh of Ajmer Railway.

Key Questions Answered

What is the future of IPS Madhav Upadhyay's career?

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Could this scandal affect local politics in Bhilwara?

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