The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Saturday booked a head constable for demanding a bribe of 1 lakh from a Malerkotla resident to assist him in a police case.

The accused cop, Harmanjeet Singh, is posted at Kalajhar police submit, below Bhawanigarh police station in Sangrur.

A VB spokesperson stated the bureau acquired an internet criticism in opposition to the cop from Pappu Singh, a resident of Bagrian, Malerkotla.

After verification of info and materials proof, Harmanjeet was booked below Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act on the VB police station in Patiala. Further investigation is underway.