New Delhi, July 19 -- Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has issued a stern warning against the practice of paying money for postings, saying officers who secure postings through illegal means cannot be expected to function honestly.

Addressing officers of the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and above during his first high-level review meeting after assuming charge, the Commissioner made it clear that any instance of money being exchanged for postings would invite strict action.

According to sources, the Commissioner stressed that Delhi Police must remain corruption-free and directed senior officers to ensure transparency, accountability and integrity in policing. He also said the credibility and authority of Delhi Polic...