In a deeply moving and shocking revelation, former Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sivakumar K has alleged that he was forced to pay bribes to several officials while dealing with the death of his 34-year-old daughter in Bengaluru. His LinkedIn post, titled “I Paid Them All,” has stirred nationwide outrage and triggered swift action from the police department.
Former BPCL CFO Sivakumar K Says He Paid Bribes at Every Step After Daughter’s Death
Sivakumar shared that the tragic incident left him not only heartbroken but also disillusioned with the system. In his emotional post, he wrote:
“Recently my only child passed away at age 34. The amount of open bribes being asked by the ambulance, police for FIR and post-mortem report, crematorium for giving receipt, and BBMP office for the death certificate... I paid.”
The retired executive explained that he was compelled to pay officials across different levels, from arranging an ambulance to collecting his daughter’s death certificate, simply to move the process forward. He questioned what people without money would do when faced with such situations.
Sivakumar Calls Out Bengaluru Police for Lack of Empathy
The former BPCL official specifically pointed out the conduct of an inspector at Bengaluru’s Bellandur police station, describing the officer as “arrogant” and “insensitive” toward a grieving father.
“Very sad state. I had money, I paid. What will the poor do?” Sivakumar added, expressing his frustration at the widespread corruption and the absence of humanity during his moment of loss.
His post struck a chord with thousands of people online, who flooded the comments section with messages of support and outrage.
Police Respond After Public Outrage; Two Officers Suspended
After the post went viral, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh took immediate cognisance of the matter. A preliminary inquiry was ordered, and two officers from Bellandur police station, Sub-Inspector Santosh Kumar and Constable Ghorakh, were suspended on charges of bribery.
Officials said further investigation is underway to verify the sequence of events and identify any other personnel involved in the alleged misconduct.
Public Reaction: Calls for Accountability and Police Reform
Sivakumar’s revelation has reignited debate about corruption and accountability within civic and police systems. Many social media users called for stronger checks on police behaviour and demanded that public services related to deaths be handled with dignity and empathy.
His statement, “I paid. What will the poor do?”, has since become a viral refrain, symbolising the helplessness of citizens trapped in bureaucratic corruption.
Inputs from TOI
Former BPCL CFO Sivakumar K Says He Paid Bribes at Every Step After Daughter’s Death
Sivakumar shared that the tragic incident left him not only heartbroken but also disillusioned with the system. In his emotional post, he wrote:
“Recently my only child passed away at age 34. The amount of open bribes being asked by the ambulance, police for FIR and post-mortem report, crematorium for giving receipt, and BBMP office for the death certificate... I paid.”
The retired executive explained that he was compelled to pay officials across different levels, from arranging an ambulance to collecting his daughter’s death certificate, simply to move the process forward. He questioned what people without money would do when faced with such situations.
Sivakumar Calls Out Bengaluru Police for Lack of Empathy
The former BPCL official specifically pointed out the conduct of an inspector at Bengaluru’s Bellandur police station, describing the officer as “arrogant” and “insensitive” toward a grieving father.
“Very sad state. I had money, I paid. What will the poor do?” Sivakumar added, expressing his frustration at the widespread corruption and the absence of humanity during his moment of loss.
His post struck a chord with thousands of people online, who flooded the comments section with messages of support and outrage.
Police Respond After Public Outrage; Two Officers Suspended
After the post went viral, Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh took immediate cognisance of the matter. A preliminary inquiry was ordered, and two officers from Bellandur police station, Sub-Inspector Santosh Kumar and Constable Ghorakh, were suspended on charges of bribery.
Officials said further investigation is underway to verify the sequence of events and identify any other personnel involved in the alleged misconduct.
Public Reaction: Calls for Accountability and Police Reform
Sivakumar’s revelation has reignited debate about corruption and accountability within civic and police systems. Many social media users called for stronger checks on police behaviour and demanded that public services related to deaths be handled with dignity and empathy.
His statement, “I paid. What will the poor do?”, has since become a viral refrain, symbolising the helplessness of citizens trapped in bureaucratic corruption.
Inputs from TOI
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