# Meerut SI Anu Rani suspended over obscene video, QR code allegations 2026-08-20T01:05:13+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Meerut Sub Inspector Anu Rani has been suspended over allegations that she created obscene videos and issued QR codes linked to her social media activity, officials said. Anu Rani gained national attention for arresting Muskan Rastogi in the high-profile "blue drum" murder case of her husband Sahil Shukla. The suspension follows complaints about her social media conduct. Departmental proceedings have been initiated by the Uttar Pradesh Police. No further details on the exact nature of the allegations or the inquiry timeline have been released. Anu Rani's prior role as investigating officer in the Muskan Rastogi case has drawn fresh attention to the contrast between her past recognition and current accusations. More details on the departmental inquiry and the specific allegations are awaited. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The case has no precedent under the Information Technology Act, 2000, which governs obscene content and QR code misuse, and the Uttar Pradesh Police (Regulation of Service) Rules impose suspension pending inquiry. Muskan Rastogi's trial for her husband Sahil Shukla's murder is ongoing in Meerut sessions court, with Anu Rani as key investigating officer. The suspension could jeopardise prosecution if the departmental inquiry finds misconduct affecting her credibility. Over 200,000 cases are pending across UP police departments, making internal disciplinary actions rare. Next: the departmental inquiry report within 90 days of suspension under Rule 4(3), which could lead to reinstatement or dismissal. ## Coverage - m9.news Led with Anu Rani's fame from Muskan case, not official charges or process, second paragraph uses 'allegations' but title uses 'Controversy?' interrogative formatting for drama This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Anu Rani, IT Act, Meerut Police, Muskan Rastogi, Uttar Pradesh Police Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/meerut-si-anu-rani-suspended-over-obscene-video-qr-code-allegations/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/meerut-si-anu-rani-suspended-over-obscene-video-qr-code-allegations/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/