Gujarat Police Inspector Booked for Extortion Using 'Love Jihad' Threats
A police inspector in Vadodara, Gujarat, has been booked and his aide arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly extorting money from a man by threatening to frame him in a fake 'love jihad' case. The incident originated from a domestic quarrel between the victim and his live-in partner, which led to the man's brief preventive detention. After the couple reconciled, Inspector V A Charan allegedly demanded Rs 6 lakh to drop potential charges under the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act. When the victim, a cook’s helper, stated he could not afford the amount, the inspector employed an aide, Sajid Ali Gulamrasul Syed, to negotiate the bribe down to Rs 2 lakh. Following persistent threats, the victim approached the ACB. Investigators set a trap in Vadodara, where Syed was caught red-handed accepting the bribe. Evidence included recorded conversations linking the aide to the inspector. While Syed was arrested, Inspector Charan remains absconding as authorities launch a manhunt. This case highlights alleged misuse of religious conversion laws for personal gain and corruption within local law enforcement.
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Gujarat Police Inspector Booked for Extortion Using 'Love Jihad' Threats
A police inspector in Vadodara, Gujarat, has been booked and his aide arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for allegedly extorting money from a man by threatening to frame him in a fake 'love jihad' case. The incident originated from a domestic quarrel between the victim and his live-in partner, which led to the man's brief preventive detention. After the couple reconciled, Inspector V A Charan allegedly demanded Rs 6 lakh to drop potential charges under the Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act. When the victim, a cook’s helper, stated he could not afford the amount, the inspector employed an aide, Sajid Ali Gulamrasul Syed, to negotiate the bribe down to Rs 2 lakh. Following persistent threats, the victim approached the ACB. Investigators set a trap in Vadodara, where Syed was caught red-handed accepting the bribe. Evidence included recorded conversations linking the aide to the inspector. While Syed was arrested, Inspector Charan remains absconding as authorities launch a manhunt. This case highlights alleged misuse of religious conversion laws for personal gain and corruption within local law enforcement.
The Indian Express