A video of 2018 batch IPS officer Anirudh Kumar demanding a bribe of Rs 20 lakh to save a school sweeper from a rape case during his posting in Varanasi went viral on social media on Sunday. However, the Meerut police clarified that the video is more than two years old and unrelated to Meerut. An inquiry was conducted to look into this matterAn inquiry was conducted after the matter came to the notice of the DGP headquarters two years ago, and Anirudh was given a clean chit, which led to his promotion. However, the government has now announced an investigation into how the clean chit was received.DGP Orders Investigation into Anirudhs Tenancy DisputeAnirudhs wife, Aarti Singh, also an IPS officer posted as DCP Varuna Zone in Varanasi Commissionerate has been accused of not paying rent to her landlord. A tweet has been received about the matter, and the DGP has asked the Varanasi Commissionerate to investigate and submit a report within three days.Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJPs ResponseSP chief Akhilesh Yadav has criticised the BJPs response to the matter in a tweet. He questioned whether the BJP government would add Anirudhs name to the list of absconding IPS officers or take action against him. He also criticised the BJPs claim of zero tolerance towards crime, calling it false.Overall, the viral video of Anirudh Kumar has raised serious concerns about corruption in the police force. While Anirudh has been given a clean chit in the past, the governments decision to investigate the matter has put the spotlight back on the issue. Furthermore, the investigation into Aarti Singhs tenancy dispute adds another layer of complexity to the point. The public will be closely watching the outcome of these investigations to see if justice is served. The incident highlights the need for a more robust system to tackle corruption in the police force and ensure accountability.
