Hello all,
We write this letter with heavy heart and ofcourse anger.
Recently in Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore, we witnessed a minor accident between a Car and an Omni Van and both the parties were discussing the issues to solve the problem, claiming insurance for their damaged vehicles etc. Since one of the party was our friend, we also went to help to settle the issue amicably. Cops were also called to file the FIR which would enable the parties to claim the insurance and atlast the matter was solved and both parties decided to go for a compromise.
We thanked the policemen and signed off. The next day, we got a call from one of the policemen (he had got our mobile no the previous day itself) and asked us to come to Sungam. We went there and here is the conversation between ourselves and the Policeman
WE : good morning sir
Police : Good morning
WE : Thanks for the help yesterday night sir, actually we think that the other driver was drunk, but we don’t wanna make it an issue since everyone said it was our fault
Police: No No, The other driver wasn’t drunk, I checked them and ask them to exhale.
WE: Oh ok Sir, so why did you call us now sir.
Police : Yes, See guys, the other party driver and the cab belongs to a big call taxi company in Coimbatore and the owner has lot of contacts with the Inspectors and he uses his influence. I actually saved you guys, hope you noticed the special signal I gave you yesterday night not to open your mouth.
WE : Try to recollect but in vain.
Police : did you notice that or not ? (In a urgent tone )
WE : ye, ye, yesss sir..we noticed. ( Bluffing)
Police : So be careful and always remember in life not to fight with anyone or open your mouth when it most mattered.
WE : Oh yes, Sure Sir ( Blood boiling)
Police : Ok, its time for me to go, PLEASE DO THE FORMALITIES, SI (sub inspector) IS WAITING .
WE : What formalities sir ? do we have to produce any documents ( just kidd’d, even though we know the plot)
Police : What ? you dont know the formalities ? just give us some money.
WE : Took Rs 300 and gave
Police : This is not even enough for my petrol, moreover This will be eaten up by the SI too ..give some 200 more
WE : Gave another 200 rs so total of 500 rs
Police : Ok, I am leaving, have my number and contact me for any urgency and always remember in life that Wife, Car and house are GOD’s gift and you are a lucky guy to have a car of your own. I am 49 years old and still I couldnt buy a car and am still saving money!
Bye
WE : Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Everyone knows that this not something new that is happening in Coimbatore. Traffic police giving dummy reasons to get bribe and so on..but calling us the next day and asking us to do the FORMALITIES - stupid word is something unacceptable. In this juncture we also want to stress a point that there was another police man in the spot of accident, who was very very genuine.
We dont wanna complain about all cops neither do we want to compromise on unethical cops like the above. So what shall we do…? atleast we have a blog to out pour our feelings and get our stress released through these words, but what will others do ? Will Coimbatore Police dept shed some light on these issues ? Will TRAFFIC POLICE BRIBERY STOP IN COIMBATORE ? LETS WAIT..WAIT..WAIT…AND IF POSSIBLE SEE ..BEFORE WE DIE
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