Corruption Storm in Delhi Police: Greater Kailash Case Exposes Alleged Bribe Demand and Threats

New Delhi: A serious case of alleged corruption has surfaced in the Delhi Police. Inspector Ganpati Maharaj of the Delhi Investigation Unit (DIU) South District stands accused of demanding bribes, issuing threats, and conducting a biased probe in a case involving Greater Kailash-1 resident Pranav Gupta. In a complaint emailed to the Police Commissioner, Gupta has alleged that the inspector sought ₹25 lakh directly from him and an additional ₹20 lakh in the name of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South, Ankit Chauhan. The complaint includes call logs, timestamps, and details of repeated pressure tactics.

According to the complaint, the alleged demand was made on August 16, 2025, during the probe into FIR No. 215/2025 registered at Police Station Greater Kailash-1 by Gupta’s wife. Gupta claims that the inspector made it clear the case could be steered in his wife’s favor unless the money was paid. His refusal, the complaint says, led to an escalation of threats and intimidation.

Between August 17 and September 13, 2025, Inspector Maharaj allegedly made repeated WhatsApp calls to Gupta, pressing him to agree to a “settlement.” Gupta has provided specific dates and times of the calls, which he claims carried veiled threats and attempts to break his resistance. “The calls were meant to harass me into giving in and paying the demanded amount,” Gupta has stated.

Gupta has further alleged that his father-in-law, Rakesh Gupta, has been using political connections to influence the investigation. He claims his father-in-law maintained direct contact with police officials, including Inspector Maharaj, to tilt the probe in his daughter’s favor. Gupta says this campaign has included threats of framing him and his family members in false cases.

Gupta has also highlighted the sequence of false and coercive legal actions against him and his family. He stated that his wife first filed a divorce case, followed by a domestic violence complaint, and subsequently lodged false allegations under Sections 498A and 406 against him and his family. According to Gupta, the primary objective of these actions is the extortion of large sums of money. He added that his wife deliberately concealed critical details of these legal proceedings in her police complaints, which were converted directly into FIRs without preliminary verification. Gupta contends that in such circumstances, mediation or settlement talks can never be fair, and his family continues to face constant mental, physical, and financial pressure.

The case has already reached the courts. On August 2, 2025, all six accused sought anticipatory bail and were granted interim protection from coercive action. Despite this, Gupta alleges that Inspector Maharaj continued to pressure him, defying the spirit of the court’s order by repeatedly pushing for an out-of-court settlement.

In his complaint, Gupta has called for Inspector Maharaj’s removal from the case and a formal inquiry into the WhatsApp call logs and communications. He has also questioned the lack of transparency in data from the Crime Against Women (CAW) Cell and DIU South District, arguing that disclosure of statistics on complaints, FIRs, and pending cases could help expose systemic lapses.

The allegations raise serious questions about accountability in Delhi Police. The evidence presented—call records, complaint details, and court timelines—warrants a thorough probe. Whether the department chooses to act decisively or let the matter fade will be seen as a test of its integrity. This is all about the safety and security of Pranav Gupta’s family, including his two innocent children, for whom he has legal custody, while for the force, it is about public trust and credibility.