Two police officers have been suspended after a youth accused them of planting cannabis evidence in an extortion scam that went viral on Twitter.
In a series of since-deleted tweets, the youth alleged that police in Bengaluru, the capital of India’s southern Karnataka state, approached him as he was heading home after working a night shift and began questioning him, reports Hindustan Times.
Dear Vaibhav. We understand that you are worried and scared . Request you to DM your details and meet me at my office ASAP, and be assured that we will initiate action..You can reach me@9480801601 .@CPBlr @BlrCityPolice
— C K Baba, IPS (@DCPSEBCP) January 12, 2023
The Hindustan Times reports that the police were able to reach the youth and that an inquiry is ongoing.
In a statement to the Bangalore Mirror, CK Baba added that he had “ordered the suspension
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