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Sitapur woman accuses trainee IPS officer’s father of firing on house
A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district has accused Vipin Bajpai, father of a trainee IPS officer, of orchestrating a firing at her house as part of a land dispute. Police recovered…
The Story in Brief
A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district has accused Vipin Bajpai, father of a trainee IPS officer, of orchestrating a firing at her house as part of a land dispute. Police recovered empty cartridges from the spot on Sunday and detained several suspects for questioning.
Shobhana Shukla said she bought the plot on Adhauri Bypass in 2018 for about Rs 1.5 crore. She alleged 24-25 people arrived in a vehicle, abused her, and opened fire. Bajpai's side claims ownership through a 2022 sale deed. Maholi Circle Officer Nagendra Choubey said a written complaint has been filed and a case will be registered. The tehsil had ruled in Shukla's favour two months ago, she said.
The Indian Opinion
This story pits a land dispute complainant against the family of a trainee IPS officer. Some narratives will frame it as an open-and-shut case of official intimidation. Others will point to pending court cases and rival claims as proof the woman's version is incomplete. The concrete test is the ballistic report and the tehsil order that allegedly favoured her. If police file a chargesheet naming the officer's father, the narrative of impunity gains credibility.
Source: indiatoday.in
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