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22 brokers detained in bullet-proof raid at Kanpur RTO
About 50 police personnel in bullet-proof jackets, with a drone overhead, raided the Kanpur RTO office on Monday, sealing both gates and detaining 22 alleged brokers. The three-hour operation, led by ADCP Sujit Sudhakar Ramteke and joint magistrate Anubhav Singh, targeted agents accused of running a network from the premises.
Police recovered Rs 1 lakh in cash from challan clerk Mridul Mishra, who could not account for the money, and found Rs 15,000 short in the cash section. RTO inspector Santosh Yadav was questioned separately, and computers and records were examined. The action followed complaints from the public, including a truck driver who alleged he was overcharged Rs 5,000 on a challan.
Ramteke said the commissioner of police and district magistrate had received complaints about brokers ruling the RTO. The detained agents were taken to Kakadeo police station for questioning as the investigation continues.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The Kanpur RTO has long faced allegations of corruption and agent-run operations, mirroring similar issues at transport offices across Uttar Pradesh. This raid, involving police rather than transport department officials, signals a shift towards criminal enforcement over departmental inquiry. The Rs 1 lakh cash recovery from a clerk points to daily bribe collection, not a one-off incident. The next step to watch is whether the police file a formal FIR and arrest the detained brokers, or if the matter is handed to the transport department for internal action, which historically has led to slower outcomes.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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