Mumbai ACB Books Police Constable, 2 Others in Bribery Cases

A police constable from Khar Police Station and two private persons have been booked by the Mumbai Unit of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in two separate bribery cases.

The first case involves a police constable, Anil Jadhav, who allegedly demanded a bribe from a hotelier to allow him to run his business smoothly. According to the ACB, Jadhav visited the complainant's hotel on December 15, 2025, and told him that he would have to pay ₹2,500 per month to avoid any issues. He also demanded a bribe of ₹10,000 for the previous four months.

The complainant did not wish to pay the bribe and submitted a written complaint against Jadhav to the ACB office on December 22. The ACB verified the allegations and found that Jadhav had indeed demanded a bribe from the complainant. An offence was then registered against him.

In another case, two private persons, S. S. Patade and D. C. Bandawkar, were booked for allegedly demanding a bribe from a vehicle owner to release his towed vehicle. The vehicle was towed by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) personnel on July 14. Patade allegedly demanded ₹10,700 from the complainant to release the vehicle.

The complainant approached the ACB office in July and lodged a written complaint. During the verification of the allegations, the ACB found that Bandawkar told the complainant that money had to be paid to BMC officials to secure the vehicle's release. He agreed to accept a negotiated bribe of ₹6,000.

On Monday, Patade was caught red-handed by an ACB team during a trap operation while allegedly accepting ₹6,000 from the complainant on behalf of Bandawkar without issuing any official government receipt.

The ACB has registered offences against all three accused in the two separate cases. The cases highlight the ongoing efforts of the ACB to curb corruption in Mumbai.

The Mumbai Unit of the ACB has been actively working to prevent corruption in the city. The unit has registered several cases against government officials and private persons accused of demanding bribes.

The two cases are a reminder that corruption is still a significant issue in Mumbai, and the ACB is working to address it. The ACB's efforts to curb corruption are crucial in maintaining the trust of citizens in government institutions.

The cases also highlight the importance of citizens coming forward to report instances of corruption. The complainants in both cases played a crucial role in bringing the accused to justice.

In conclusion, the booking of a police constable and two private persons by the ACB in separate bribery cases is a significant development in the fight against corruption in Mumbai. The cases demonstrate the ACB's commitment to preventing corruption and ensuring that those who engage in corrupt practices are held accountable.