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Police corruption is systemic, with officers often acting as extensions of political power rather than independent enforcers of law
  • Police officers are frequently controlled by politicians, as evidenced by an IPS officer's public admission about being a 'kutta' with a leash in politicians' hands. In the Delhi Excise Scam, police investigations were influenced by political pressure, leading to selective arrests and evidence tampering. Evidence is often fabricated or suppressed; for example, in the Thalium poisoning case, police initially ignored the case until pressured by doctors. The lack of accountability allows police to act arbitrarily, with no legal consequences for misconduct. This undermines public trust and enables powerful individuals to evade justice through influence. The system prioritizes political loyalty over professional integrity, making police a tool for oppression rather than protection.
Tanveer Ahmed MirRaj Shamani00:00:22

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आईपीएस ऑफिसर ने पब्लिक प्लेटफॉर्म पे बात करी कि साहब मैं आईपीएस ऑफिसर तो हूं लेकिन मैं उस कुत्ते की तरह हूं जिसका पटा पॉलिटिशियन के हाथ में है Tanveer Ahmed Mir
पुलिस के लिए कोई दीनो ईमान नहीं है आप कभी किसी स्ट्रांग एथिकल पुलिस वाले से नहीं मिले Tanveer Ahmed Mir

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Police corruption in India is deeply institutionalized, with officers acting as extensions of political power rather than independent law enforcers. This undermines evidence collection, witness protection, and public trust.

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