The traffic policeman was supposed to issue a challan (fine) against the citizen for not wearing a helmet and improper number plate. Instead, the citizen paid Rs. 200 to avoid the Rs. 1,500 fine and filmed the incident.
In the video, the traffic police personnel can be seen receiving the money from the citizens instead of issuing the challan.
Earlier in a similar incident in Lahore, a customs officer was suspended after a video of him demanding a bribe from a passenger went viral.
In the video, the customs officer, Imran, can be seen demanding a bribe from a passenger at the Lahore airport.
Karachi traffic cop caught on camera taking bribe
The customs officer was demanding $100 from a Canada-bound passenger, who was carrying $9,500. He threatened the passenger with seizing all his money in case of denial.
According to customs law, passengers cannot take $9,500 abroad.
The video of the incident went viral after which the deputy collector of customs suspended the officer and directed him to report to the headquarters.
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