Probe ordered against 8 cops for illegal detention of student

A Delhi court on Friday directed the Police Commissioner to conduct an enquiry at the latter’s end against eight policemen, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Uttam Nagar police station, for illegal detention of a 20-year-old student.

The Dwarka Sessions Court was hearing the bail application of the student, enrolled in IGNOU, who was arrested in connection with a robbery case.

The incident was reported on July 8 and an FIR was also filed on the same day. However, the student was arrested on July 6 before the filing of the FIR.

The unexpected delay in registration of the FIR casts serious doubt on the truthfulness of the complaint.

Advocate Sumit Chouhan alleged that the complainant is a Sansi and is involved in the illegal business of selling liquor.

“The boys, including my client, had an argument with her over the rate of liquor which she converted into a robbery complaint,” Chouhan added.

CCTV footage from the student’s home reveals the illegal actions of the police, showing off entering without a warrant and forcibly taking the student away, the advocate mentioned.

“The court ruled that the arrest violated the student’s fundamental rights and granted him bail. The judge also ordered a fair investigation into the conduct of the eight police personnel involved. This incident has raised serious concerns about police accountability and misuse of power in Delhi,” he said.