Coimbatore: A special sub-inspector (SSI) attached to the Negamam police station was placed under suspension on Tuesday for taking bribe to not register an FIR against a group of gamblers.
Three days ago, the Negamam police received information that a group of people were engaged in gambling at Mettuvavi.
Immediately, A Yesubalan, 57, SSI from Negamam police station, visited the spot and held inquiry.
Yesubalan received Rs 7,000 as bribe from the gamblers and he did not register an FIR against them.
He reported to the police officials that the information was false.
However, Coimbatore district superintendent of police S Selvanagarathinam instructed officials to conduct an inquiry and submit a detailed report.
Inquiry report confirmed that Yesubalan had received bribe from the gamblers.
Following the report, the SP placed Yesubalan under suspension on Monday night.
Cop suspended for taking bribe
