The Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has reported a significant surge in corruption-related arrests in 2024, with 104 trap cases successfully executed. These cases involve officials caught red-handed while accepting bribes, and notably, 34 of them were police officers, the highest number against any single department this year.
Among the most high-profile arrests was the case involving two sub-inspectors who were caught accepting bribes in exchange for overlooking criminal activities. These officers were apprehended in a carefully orchestrated operation by the ACB, which used covert tactics to catch theofficers in the act. The duo’s arrest has further fueled concerns about the level of corruption within the state’s police force.
This crackdown is part of Haryana’s ongoing efforts to fight corruption at all levels of government. The rise in bribery cases has led to a reevaluation of anti-corruption strategies and calls for deeper reforms within the state’s law enforcement agencies. The ACB has warned that such activities will not be tolerated and that they are committed to rooting out corruption in the police force and other sectors.
Authorities have reassured the public that stringent measures are being taken to ensure that those who indulge in corrupt practices face serious consequences. The ACB’s record in 2024 highlights the growing need for transparency and accountability within Haryana’s police force, and for greater vigilance against corruption.