Vaishali Police Officer Arrested for Framing Innocent in Drug Case

Vaishali: Police Sub-inspector Shiv Shankar Yadav, posted at Bidupur police station in Vaishali, has been arrested for allegedly framing an innocent person in a drug case while attempting to protect the actual culprit. He was detained and sent to jail following an investigation by the local police.

On the 6th, Yadav brought an individual to the station, claiming the person was caught with 29 boxes of drugs. However, when asked for evidence, such as a video or a list of the seized items, Yadav failed to provide satisfactory answers. Further investigation revealed that Yadav was trying to protect Ravi Kumar, an accused in case number 567/24, and falsely implicate Subhash Paswan, related to case number 568/24.

It was also found that Vipin Rai had supplied the drugs to Yadav on Station Road under the jurisdiction of the Bidupur police station. A new case, numbered 639/24, has been registered, and both Yadav and Rai have been arrested and sent to jail.

Superintendent of Police Harkishor Rai confirmed the arrest, stating that Yadav was involved in shielding the guilty while framing an innocent person.