- I Paid A Bribe
- 14 years ago
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The lowest bribe I have ever paid: Rs. 12.50
- Police
- Traffic Violations
- Paid INR 13
I was driving my bike to go to IISc, Bangalore. I took a wrong turn into a one-way road and a traffic police constable who was hiding behind a tree jumped out and caught me. He asked me to give him Rs. 100. I was still a student back then and had only Rs. 20 in my purse. I showed him my purse, pulled out the Rs. 20 and gave it to him and told him that this is all I have. He took it and told me to go. Then suddenly he asked me "are you a student?". I told "yes". He then asked "do you have money for lunch?". I told "No. I have given you all that I have". He told me to wait, went to a nearby coconut vendor, got the Rs. 20 converted to change, came back to me and put some coins in my hand. I counted them and it was Rs 7.50. He put the remaining Rs. 12.50 in his pocket and walked away.