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Allahabad HC doubts police encounter narrative, orders CBI probe
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into an alleged police encounter in Uttar Pradesh, finding serious doubts in the prosecution's account. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi questioned a recurring pattern where…
The Allahabad High Court has ordered a CBI investigation into an alleged police encounter in Uttar Pradesh, finding serious doubts in the prosecution's account. Justice Subhash Vidyarthi questioned a recurring pattern where police personnel escape unhurt while a single police shot hits the accused in the knee or below.
The case involved an accused shot in both legs after 23 police personnel, including a 10-member SWAT team, allegedly failed to stop a man on an e-rickshaw. The court found it difficult to believe the narrative, noting the FIR did not mention any other vehicle despite claims that police teams had assembled at the encounter site.
The court also questioned the SHO's claim of firing a 9 mm pistol from 15 metres at night. It directed the CBI to submit a report within three months and stayed the trial court's order refusing to discharge the accused. The matter is next listed on November 23.
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The Supreme Court in its 2014 People's Union for Civil Liberties judgment laid down mandatory guidelines for all police encounters resulting in death or grievous injury: independent investigation, videography of the scene, and a mandatory FIR. The Allahabad High Court has repeatedly flagged Uttar Pradesh police's failure to follow these rules. What matters now is whether the CBI report, due in three months, will lead to a prosecution or remain another inquiry that stalls. The court has also barred instant gallantry awards for the officers involved until their conduct is cleared.
The Allahabad High Court has repeatedly flagged Uttar Pradesh police's failure to follow the Supreme Court's 2014 encounter guidelines. The CBI report due in three months will determine whether this case leads to prosecution or stalls.
Source: livelaw.in
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