Bengaluru Cop Suspended for Land Fraud, Extortion
A Bengaluru head constable has been suspended after an FIR in a major land-grabbing case involving forged documents. He is also accused of extorting gold and cash. Details inside.
A Bengaluru head constable has been suspended after an FIR in a major land-grabbing case involving forged documents. He is also accused of extorting gold and cash. Details inside.
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