New Delhi, October 7 A court here has awarded 3-year jail term to a Delhi Police official for taking bribe from a family by threatening to implicate it in a false case, and said that “corruption” and “misuse of power” are among the reasons for people avoiding the police. Special Judge Kiran Bansal also imposed a fine of Rs 1.2 lakh on Assistant Sub Inspector Sube Singh (59), saying that suitable punishment was required to create some deterrent effect. The court refused to grant any leniency to the convict, saying the offence had wide ramification which caused victimisation of public at large and had an impact on the society. There is a general perception that the police do not behave properly towards complainants, witnesses and victims of crime, it said. “Police response to most people approaching for service is perceived to be inadequate, insensitive, biased and delayed. Ordinary citizens often find it difficult to get cases registered without either bribing the police personnel or bringing some influence on them. The police is also perceived to be corrupt and partial. Such is the legacy and image of the police that a common man avoids approaching police station or seeking police help unless the circumstances are compelling,” the court said in a recent order. — PTI

Stay updated with all the Delhi Latest News headlines here. For more exclusive & live news updates from all around India, stay connected with NYOOOZ.