Gujarat businessman alleges harassment by traffic cop in viral post, inquiry initiated

Mumbai: Traffic police have initiated an inquiry after a social media post on Thursday, alleging bribery and harassment by a traffic cop during a late-night vehicle check in the city, went viral.In his post on X, Anirudh Kejriwal alleged being stopped by the police because his car had a Gujarat registration number plate. He further alleged that the policeman accused him of multiple traffic violations, threatened him with a fine of Rs 3,000, and later allegedly demanded a “settlement” amount of Rs 1,000.According to the post, the complainant said he was asked to step out of his vehicle and accompany the officer to a police vehicle before the alleged demand for cash was made. The post has since gained significant traction on social media, triggering widespread reactions and criticism.Police sources said senior Mumbai police officials have taken cognisance of the allegations and begun verifying the authenticity of the claims, including identifying the personnel involved and examining whether any official complaint has been lodged. Kejriwal later posted: “Amazed by the responsiveness of @mumbai police and @MTP… Less than 12 hours after my post, two inspectors reached out to understand what happened and gather details.’’