Police personnel stationed near the Mollem check post were allegedly caught on camera stopping vehicles and collecting money from motorists without issuing official challans.
During a media surveillance operation at the location, journalists recorded multiple instances of police personnel intercepting vehicles and allegedly accepting cash payments from motorists on the roadside. The transactions were reportedly carried out without issuing any traffic challans or official receipts.
The visuals captured on camera allegedly show motorists handing over cash to police personnel after their vehicles were stopped for checks near the check post area.
When questioned by media persons about the money being collected and the absence of challans, the officers present at the spot allegedly avoided giving clear answers and later left the location.
The incident is likely to raise serious questions over alleged roadside cash collections and enforcement practices near the Mollem check post. No official statement had been issued by the department till the time of filing this report.
