Punjab Police has arrested suspended Station House Officer (SHO) Gurinderjeet Singh Nagra for allegedly demanding and accepting an illegal bribe of ₹16 lakh from an NRI family residing in the United States during the investigation of a murder case. Police said sufficient evidence, including technical evidence, financial transaction records, and witness statements, led to the registration of a case against the accused under provisions relating to corruption and extortion.
According to investigators, the officer allegedly demanded money from the US-based family in exchange for influencing the investigation of a murder case. Police stated that the inquiry also revealed evidence indicating that the alleged bribe was accepted. Following these findings, the accused was formally named in the FIR and taken into custody.
Police said that after the allegations surfaced in the media, the officer was immediately removed from his post as SHO of Tanda Police Station and transferred to the Police Lines. To ensure a fair and impartial investigation, the original murder case was reassigned to an officer from another district.
The accused has been booked in FIR No. 20, dated January 16, 2026, registered at Tanda Police Station under the relevant provisions of the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He was arrested on July 17, and police will seek his custodial remand to further investigate the case.
Investigators said the custodial interrogation will focus on determining how the alleged bribe money was received, where it was utilised, and whether any other individuals were involved in the alleged conspiracy. Financial transactions, digital evidence, and other documentary records are also being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.
Punjab Police has confirmed that departmental proceedings have also been initiated against the suspended officer. A separate inquiry under the applicable service rules will determine any further administrative action based on its findings.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing, with additional evidence being collected to examine every aspect of the case. Authorities have indicated that if the involvement of any other individuals is established during the investigation, appropriate legal action will also be taken against them.
According to financial and economic crime experts associated with the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), investigations involving alleged corruption and extortion by public officials require scientific examination of digital financial transactions, call records, electronic communications, and banking trails. The experts said that transparent investigations, strong oversight mechanisms, and prompt departmental action are essential to strengthening institutional accountability and effectively combating corruption.
