NEW DELHI – The integrity of the Delhi Police has come under intense scrutiny following a high-stakes operation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday night. A raid on the Anti-Narcotics Cell in Dwarka led to the recovery of ₹52 lakh in cash and the arrest of a constable, sending shockwaves through the force.
The Sting Operation
The crackdown began when the CBI laid a trap for Constable Ajay, who was stationed at the Dwarka Narcotics Cell. According to official sources, the constable was caught red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹2,00,000.
The arrest was the result of a courageous complaint filed by a woman from Uttam Nagar. Her daughter, a member of the Sansi community, had recently been arrested by the cell on drug trafficking charges. The complainant alleged that officers were demanding a massive payoff in exchange for leniency or “settling” the case.
Shocking Recovery at the Office
While the initial arrest involved a specific bribe, what followed was even more damning. Upon searching the premises of the Anti-Narcotics Cell office:
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CBI officials discovered an additional ₹50,00,000 in cash hidden within the office.
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The total seizure reached ₹52 lakh, a sum for which the department had no legal explanation.
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The sheer volume of cash has led investigators to suspect a deep-seated extortion racket operating under the guise of drug enforcement.
Administrative Fallout
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Dwarka, Kushal Pal Singh, confirmed the raid, which has resulted in an immediate administrative shake-up:
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Constable Ajay remains in custody and faces charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
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Subhash Chandra, the In-charge of the Narcotics Cell, has been removed from his post and “sent to District Lines”—a move that signals a lack of confidence in his oversight.
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The Delhi Police have launched a parallel internal inquiry to determine if other high-ranking officials were aware of or profiting from the illicit funds.
A Pattern of Mistrust
This incident has cast a “pall of silence” over the Dwarka district headquarters. For the Delhi Police, the timing is particularly damaging, as it reinforces long-standing allegations regarding the harassment of marginalized communities.
“This isn’t just about one constable; it’s about the systemic exploitation of families under the threat of narcotics laws,” said a senior official on the condition of anonymity. “Finding half a crore in cash inside a police unit is a catastrophic failure of leadership.”
As the CBI continues its investigation, the focus now shifts to the source of the ₹50 lakh. Investigators are currently auditing previous cases handled by the Dwarka Anti-Narcotics Cell to see if other families were similarly extorted.
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