New Delhi, June 5: Sunil Bhagwantrao Thoke, a Mumbai traffic constable, who had grabbed headlines for exposing corruption in Traffic Department has sought permission to end his life, citing pressure being put on him to withdraw his charges. If reports are to be believed, Thoke has written a letter to Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis seeking his permission to take the extreme step. Also Read - Kangana Ranaut Row: BJP Questions Uddhav Thackeray, Calls Out Mumbai Police's Probe in SSR Case

He has also asserted that if there is no decision on his letter in 15 days, he and his wife would commit suicide. He also said that the state government would be held responsible for his decision. Also Read - 'You Didn’t Demolish Dawood’s House But Razed Kangana's Office': Devendra Fadnavis Hits Out at Shiv Sena

The Mumbai traffic top has been reportedly transferred a dozen times following his expose. He said that he wants to commit euthanasia as there is enormous pressure being put on him. Also Read - How Kangana Ranaut's Mere Tweet Becomes a National Issue: From PoK to Y+ in 4 days

Earlier in 2016, Sunil Bhagwantrao Toke had filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in Bombay High Court alleging ‘rampant corruption’ in the traffic department.

He had alleged that traffic policemen would often catch drunk drivers and let them go for a bribe of Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000. He also claimed that illegal taxis and autos would pay around Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 to the cops.