The claim
A Muslim DSP in Kanpur was arrested by an anti-corruption team for taking ₹1.5 lakh and handing over seized illegal weapons to his friends.
Original review summary
The review identifies the officer as constable Shahnawaz Khan, not a DSP, and says he was arrested for accepting a ₹15,000 bribe to expedite a case. It reports that the UP Vigilance Department said no illegal weapons were found at the time of his arrest.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026