Panchkula, June 17 -- A local court on Monday dismissed the regular bail application of suspended sub-inspector Narinder Singh, who is accused in a corruption case involving an alleged demand of Rs.7 lakh in bribe for providing relief to an accused in a loan fraud case.

The court of the additional sessions judge rejected the bail plea, observing that the allegations against the accused were grave and serious and that releasing him at this stage could adversely affect the investigation. The court noted that Narinder Singh, being a police official, was expected to discharge his duties with utmost integrity and that there was a possibility of him influencing witnesses if granted bail.

According to the prosecution, the case was registered b...