Foul-Mouthed Assam Cop Caught Taking Bribe on Cam, Receives Severe Criticism

Guwahati, September 23, 2019:

A police personnel, allegedly belonging to the Assam Police, can be witnessed taking bribe video that is quickly going viral on social media.

The video, shot from the camera of a person travelling in a truck, shows the vehicle being stopped by a policeman. The policeman then goes on to demand a sum of Rs. 300 from the duo travelling in the truck, and states that it is the standard rate for vehicles selling fish.

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The duo argues and implies that 'only' Rs. 200 should be charged as per the norms in the area.

A heated argument ensues after the policeman does not heed their words and having had enough, the policeman asks them to pull over the truck after hurling a bunch of expletives.

Although the date and location of the video of the police taking bribe have not been ascertained, this is a classic case of those in power abusing that very power. Moreover, police in Assam charging exorbitant sums of money from passing vehicles at 'gates' is a tale as old as time itself.

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This incident has been widely condemned by social media users, and the unknown policeman has received severe criticism for his lust for money, as well as the filthy tongue.

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