Bengaluru Residents Allege Police Bribe Demand; Mohandas Pai Calls for Probe

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News18•30-12-2025, 12:30
Bengaluru Residents Allege Police Bribe Demand; Mohandas Pai Calls for Probe
- •Bengaluru residents claim police demanded Rs 500 "bribe" after stopping them late at night in Sadanandnagar, threatening a "petty case" under the "KP act."
- •The incident, shared on Reddit, gained traction, with former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai urging CPBlr to investigate alleged police corruption.
- •The user recorded 21 minutes of the conversation and expressed a desire for justice, despite not wanting deep involvement.
- •Online reactions highlight similar alleged corruption instances in Bengaluru, with some advising video recording for evidence.
- •A sub-inspector from Baiyyappanahalli police station later clarified that the Rs 500 was a legitimate "fine" for a petty case, not a bribe, and would have no legal consequences.
Why It Matters: Bengaluru police accused of demanding bribes, sparking public outrage and an official clarification.
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