Surat : Senior IPS Officer Exposes ‘Vahivatdar’ system in Police Department

Surat : The newly transferred senior IPS officer to Surat had a shocking encounter with the pervasive ‘Vahivatdar’ system that has rooted itself deep within the city’s police department. In a disturbing incident, two policemen, who had previously been involved in corrupt dealings, approached the officer in his official chamber, disguised in civilian attire.

As the two policemen offered their salute, the IPS officer quickly realized they were from the police department. Without wasting any time, the policemen brazenly stated that they used to oversee all the day-to-day affairs of his predecessor and expected to continue the same arrangement with him.

Incensed by their audacity, the senior IPS officer immediately reprimanded the policemen with a stern verbal altercation and ordered them to leave his chamber. Seething with anger, he has now vowed to take strict action against the officers for their misconduct.

The incident sheds light on the alarming prevalence of the ‘Vahivatdar’ system within the Surat police department. From police inspectors to senior IPS officers, the entire hierarchy seems to be tainted by corrupt dealings managed by these ‘Vahivatdars.’

Reports indicate that each police station in Surat has its own ‘Cashier’ or ‘Vahivatdar,’ whose primary role is to clandestinely collect money on behalf of senior officers and maintain illegal accounts for corruption.

For individuals involved in criminal or other cases, securing favorable outcomes often requires approaching these Vahivatdars with substantial sums of money. These corrupt intermediaries facilitate illicit transactions, allowing influential figures to evade justice and engage in further criminal activities.

Moreover, it has been alleged that these Vahivatdars play a significant role in managing the black money amassed by senior police officers. By investing in real estate, the share market, and offering high-interest loans, they enable officers to funnel ill-gotten gains into legitimate channels, perpetuating the cycle of corruption.

The senior IPS officer’s revelation has sent shockwaves through the police department and the city’s administrative corridors. Public outrage and demands for accountability have intensified, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the extent of corruption and the involvement of those responsible.