Traffic constable Rekibul Ali suspended for taking bribe in Guwahati

A traffic police constable posted with the Dispur Traffic Branch has been suspended after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe at Ganeshguri in Guwahati, officials said on Sunday, June 21.
 

The constable, identified as Rekibul Ali, was suspended following an incident beneath the Ganeshguri flyover that drew public attention and prompted an inquiry by the Guwahati Police Commissionerate.
 

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Jayanta Sarathi Bora said the incident involved a white Scorpio being driven by Rajesh Deka. The vehicle was found to be in violation of multiple traffic regulations, including the use of black-tinted windows and the installation of a flag stand.
 

According to Bora, the on-duty traffic constable informed Deka that the violations could attract a penalty of around Rs 7,000 to Rs 7,500 under the Motor Vehicles Act.
 

However, instead of following the prescribed procedure, the constable allegedly demanded Rs 2,500 from Deka. As the cash was being handed over, members of the public noticed the transaction, leading to an uproar at the spot.

 

Bora said personnel from Dispur Police Station immediately reached the location and recovered Rs 2,500 from Rekibul Ali's pocket, following which departmental action was initiated.
 

The DCP said Ali was initially placed under reserve close before being suspended pending the outcome of the inquiry.
 

"Rekibul Ali has been suspended with immediate effect and departmental proceedings will be initiated against him. Guwahati Traffic Police never collect fines in cash," Bora said.
 

He added that the department is examining all aspects of the incident. "If there were tinted glasses on the vehicle, there will be evidence. We will verify all the alleged violations through CCTV footage and other available records before taking further action," he said.
 

Bora also clarified that Guwahati Traffic Police no longer collect fines directly from violators. "An SMS notification is issued to the offender, who must pay the fine through the prescribed banking or digital payment system. We do not follow the old practice of collecting fines in cash. People should never pay cash to any police personnel and should immediately inform us if such an incident occurs," he said.

The inquiry is currently underway.