Bihar IPS Officer Amit Lodha Suspended, Netflix's Khakee Fame Charged With Corruption

Amit Lodha, a Bihar IPS officer who gained notoriety after the release of the web series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, got suspended. The suspension occurred after a case was filed against him on suspicion of corruption and for allegedly signing a business deal with Netflix while holding a government position.

An official statement claims that Lodha signed a contract with the streaming service and the production company Friday Storytellers while he was still an IPS officer in order to profit financially from his position. The department's investigation revealed that the allegations of Lodha's corruption were true, and the Special Vigilance Unit filed a case on December 7 under sections 120B and 168 of the IPC as well as the IPC Act's provisions for the prevention of corruption as a result.

Bihar IPS Officer Amit Lodha Suspended:

A police officer with the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police will conduct an additional investigation into the situation. Hours after the accusations, Lodha tweeted, "Sometimes life can throw you the most difficult challenges, particularly when you are right. It’s during these times your strength of character is reflected. Need your prayers and support to come out victorious."

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The epic struggle between two men on opposing sides of the law—one a feared gang leader and the other a fiercely honourable Indian Police Service officer—is the subject of the television series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter. The series is inspired by Lodha's 2018 book Bihar Diaries, which captures his chase of the gang.

Who is Amit Lodha?

Amit Lodha is a graduate of the IIT and was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan. In his first attempt, he succeeded at IIT. He then decided to change his life away from IIT and focus on studying for the UPSC exams. He joined the IPS in 1988, and Rajasthan was the location of his initial posting. According to a Hindustan Times report, Lodha gained popularity right away because he advised people to call him on his landline number.

In addition to the Bihar Diaries, he also wrote Life in the Uniform: Adventures of an IPS Officer in Bihar, which was published in 2021. Throughout his career, he received honours such as the President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service, the Police Medal for Valor, and the Internal Security Medal for a number of his operations.