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Maharashtra, India: Police top

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra police have earned the dubious distinction of being the most corrupt arm of the state government in 2008.

According to the figures released by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, 81 corruption cases were registered against policemen till November last year compared to 79 cases against officials of the revenue department, followed by municipal employees — distant third with 23 cases.

Yet, the total number of policemen arrested under the anti-corruption law has gone down from 168 in 2007 to 103 in 2008. Of these, 85 were class III officers (police inspectors and assistant police inspectors), six class II officers (senior police inspectors and additional commissioners of police), five class I officers (deputy commissioner of police and above) and seven others.

“The figures suggest that low-ranking policemen are indulging in corrupt activities,” said additional superintendent of police (ACB) Sanjay Parande, adding that so many cases were registered “only because of the awareness [among people] about the anti-corruption bureau”.

Ninety-nine employees of the revenue department, which topped the list of corrupt public servants in 2005-2006, were arrested by the ACB on corruption charges last year. Of these, 79 were class III employees and two class I officers. “People should realise that it’s not a question of few rupees. They should make sure to report about the incident, even if the bribe amount is very small. This will only help eradicate corruption completely,” said Parande.

During the Vigilance Awareness Week in November last year, the state government had announced rewards, anywhere between Rs 10,000 and Rs 2 lakh, for people who would give “specific information” about government servants with “extra lavish” lifestyles.

 

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