India, March 2 -- A Delhi court on Saturday dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of an IPS officer accused of conducting illegal drug raids in the Capital, keeping several people in his custody, and receiving bribes for their release.

Special judge (NDPS) Manu Goel Kharb of Dwarka Courts said the case was an example of clear abuse of authority and misuse of power by an IPS officer, who was well versed with the process of law and an insider to the law enforcement machinery.

Shankar Choudhary served as the deputy commissioner of police (Dwarka) until June 2022. He was relieved from duty and transferred to the Delhi Police headquarters after his name surfaced in connection with an alleged scuffle inside a South Delhi club. In July 2023, he...