Gurgaon: A head constable was arrested after being caught red-handed taking bribe of Rs 5,000 on Wednesday. State vigilance and anti-corruption bureau arrested head constable Prameela, posted as investigating officer at women police station, Manesar, for taking the money from the complainant near her vehicle parked outside the station.According to the complainant, Prameela called him on his phone on July 21 and asked him to come to the station. She informed him that a woman named Somya had filed a complaint against him. When he went to the station, a mutual settlement was reached between the parties and their statements were recorded.Later, when the complainant requested for a copy of the settlement, the accused officer allegedly demanded Rs 10,000 in return. On July 23, the complainant received another phone call from the officer, who asked him to visit the police station again. Following this, the complainant filed a report with the vigilance bureau.A case was registered under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act on July 23. “Further investigation is underway,” an ACB official said.
