DIG raids police station, finds officers involved in liquor, cattle, sand smuggling | WATCH

New Delhi: In a startling revelation, the police station in Ballia district, situated on the UP-Bihar border, has been exposed for rampant corruption. The Assistant Director General and Deputy Inspector General (ADG-DIG) led a raid that uncovered a web of illicit activities within the station's premises. According to reports, the raid revealed a systematic operation involving the smuggling of liquor, cattle, and sand across state borders in exchange for bribes. The investigation further implicated 20 individuals, including three police personnel, who have been taken into custody for their alleged involvement in the illicit activities.

Station in-charge managed to evade arrest 

During the raid, it was disclosed that the station in-charge, identified as Pannalal, managed to evade arrest by fleeing the premises, reportedly by jumping over a wall. This escape has added to the controversy surrounding the incident.

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UP-बिहार बॉर्डर पर बलिया जिले का पुलिस स्टेशन भ्रष्टाचार में डूबा मिला। ADG-DIG ने छापा मारा। शराब, पशु, रेत भरे ट्रक रुपए लेकर पार कराए जा रहे थे। 3 पुलिसकर्मी सहित 20 लोग पुलिस कस्टडी में हैं। थानाध्यक्ष पन्नेलाल दीवार कूदकर भाग निकला। 7 पुलिसकर्मी सस्पेंड, वसूली रजिस्टर मिला। https://t.co/OuOKAHoC9m pic.twitter.com/AwCVjZmMSw

— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) July 25, 2024

Suspended seven policemen 

In response to the grave findings, authorities have taken swift action by suspending seven policemen believed to have played key roles in facilitating the illicit operations. Additionally, an extortion register, purportedly documenting illegal transactions and bribes, was seized during the raid, providing further evidence of the corruption within the police station.

Serious concerns about the integrity of law enforcement 

The scandal has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised serious concerns about the integrity of law enforcement in the region. Officials have assured the public of a thorough investigation into the matter, vowing to hold all perpetrators accountable for their actions.