Public and tourist extortion by police officers in India, broad day light robbery under the nose of Senior officers, land of scams and corruption ( incredible india adv is true to its words) :

Here is copy of complaint I filed to chennaitrafficpolice.in when I was robbed 1100 Rs by Mr. Rajendran SI during my visit to Chennai on 29th march 2011: ( time of incidence 5.45 pm.)


I am foreigner came to Chennai for a visit, I was driving a vehicle with valid driving license. On 29th March when I was apporoaching Kilpauk Gdn road and New Avadi Rd Jn I had a phone call from my home, which I saw the number and kept the phone down. At the same time and spot there were group of traffic police standing at junction who caught me for this reason. With couple of request they failed to understand my explanation. However I readily paid 1100 Rs fine, respecting law, But after taking money from me, I was denied receipt or Challan. We had lot of arguments, but one Mr. Rajendran SI said --do what you want and get lost from here. There were four other officers standing with him and supported his stand. In this process I saw lot of people similarly robbed with money and no receipts were given. In my presence those officers would have made atleast couple of thousand Rupees.

This is broad day light robbing of public in police dress by deputed police who are on public resources. How can there be so much corruption in India and you are still advertising incredible India.

The said group of police harassed me, used foul language and took my money which is going to his pocket. I want to know how can people like Rajendran and his team ( with police bike) can rob people in day time.

I will be sending this complaint to consulate in Canada and relevant minister in India.

Please issue me receipt of 1100 Rs, failing which it will be constituted as criminal offence by your officers.

Your complaint has been sent as mail to the Administrator. Your Complaint Code is CTPCO02361

http://www.chennaitrafficpolice.in/complaint.php?complaintId=2361&msg=1

TALKED TO
MANIVANDAN
HEAD CONSTABLE WHEN CALLED FOLLOWING OFFICE ON 2345 2261 on 1st april 2011 at 3.30 pm. India time. ACP Ravi refused to come on phone, even after several attempts.

Thiru. M. RAVI, IPS
Additional Commissioner of Police,
Chennai Traffic (O) 2836 0481 2345 2261

Have lodge complaint with Meera in `THE HINDU` office, the local news media paper of Chennai on 1st april 2011.

Hoping to get some resolution with the receipt of paid money and correctional orders for such corrupt police who do crime on the streets in broad day light. Hope ACP Ravi wakes up and help his force timely.