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Police extortion or harassment

Illegal cash demands, threats, or harassment by police outside lawful process.

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Who this is for

People facing unlawful pressure or cash demands from police.

Real life (simple)

  • Someone in uniform keeps calling for “weekly settlement” with no case paper.
  • Real-life move: do not pay. Write every call date. Complain to senior police / police complaints authority with facts. Seek legal aid if you feel unsafe.

What to do (step by step)

  1. Prioritise safety. Leave the place if you can do so safely.
  2. Write date, time, place, officer details, and exact words used.
  3. If someone is at risk of illegal detention, contact a lawyer or legal aid urgently.
  4. Complain to the SP / DGP grievance channel of your state.
  5. Use NHRC or state human rights commission paths for serious rights violations.
  6. Also file on CPGRAMS where the department is listed.
  7. Keep copies with a trusted person.

Tips

  • Keep written proof.
  • Ask for acknowledgement numbers.
  • Escalate if there is silence.

Warnings

  • If you are in immediate danger, seek safe help first.
  • Do not destroy evidence. Do not use violence.

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Ready drafts

Replace words inside [BRACKETS] with your details. Then send it yourself. We do not collect your data. Hindi draft is available for this guide.

1) Email draft

Subject: Complaint regarding police extortion or harassment at [PLACE] on [DATE]

Respected Sir/Madam,

I am writing about police extortion or harassment.

Date: [DATE]
Place: [PLACE / DISTRICT / STATE]
Details: [SHORT FACTS]
What I already did: [STEPS TAKEN]

I request proper enquiry and action as per law.

Name: [YOUR NAME]
Address: [YOUR ADDRESS]
Phone: [YOUR PHONE]
Email: [YOUR EMAIL]

Thank you.
[YOUR NAME]

2) Letter draft

To,
The Superintendent of Police / Police Complaints Authority
[DISTRICT / STATE]

Subject: Complaint regarding police extortion or harassment

Respected Sir/Madam,

On [DATE] at [PLACE], [SHORT FACTS].

I request enquiry, written status, and action as per law. I am ready to cooperate.

Yours sincerely,
[YOUR NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
Date: [DATE]

Links checked: 2026-07-20. This is public civic information, not legal advice. Stay peaceful and lawful.

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