"When both were roaming in the Kherki Dola area of Gurgaon in search of a car dealer, they were stopped by two policemen. Sensing fear, Pradeep escaped from the spot with Rs.1 lakh in his pockets but Ajay who had Rs.9 lakh in his bag could not get away," a police officer told IANS.

Ajay was taken to the Kherki Dola police station and after being detained for three to four hours, he was asked to go. But, only Rs.1.5 lakh was returned in the bag while Haryana Police head constable Sandeep Kumar kept Rs.7.5 lakh, said the officer.

Delhi Police also claimed there were no entry of Ajay's detention in the Kherki Dola police station register.

A senior officer said this matter would be taken up with the Gurgaon police.