An assistant sub-inspector from Chaitanyapuri police station, under Malkajgiri commissionerate, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 15,000.
A couple from Thatti Annaram in Nagole died by suicide after allegedly consuming pesticide due to severe financial distress. Santoshi died on the spot, while Mallesha succumbed in hospital. The incident emerged after their son filed a missing complaint.
B.Mallesham, a constable, Prasad Babu, a head constable and M.Narender, a police constable of Chaitanyapuri police station along with private persons had demanded bribe from the complainant.