Jodhpur, 9 January : The Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur has reprimanded the Barmer Police Superintendent (SP) for registering a false FIR and directed the officer to appear in court and provide an explanation. The court emphasized that police officials are meant to protect the public interest, not misuse their power to register false complaints for personal vendettas. The court also criticized the actions of Barmer SP Narendra Singh Meena, suggesting that he may have abused his position to fabricate the case against the complainant, even though the accused had a prior criminal background.
Background of the Case
The controversy centers around an FIR registered in March 2024. According to the FIR, a group of miscreants allegedly abducted a young man from outside the government hospital in Barmer city, with the suspects arriving in a black Scorpio vehicle. Barmer SP Narendra Singh Meena, along with the police, reportedly tried to track down the vehicle and apprehend the accused. During this operation, the accused allegedly rammed their Scorpio into the police vehicle with the intent to harm the officer and his team before fleeing.
The accused, however, was later found 25 kilometers away in a village, but the connection to the abduction was unclear. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the Scorpio and its occupants had no connection to the abduction. Instead, the vehicle contained identification documents for a man named Shailendra Singh. Based on this, a case was registered against Shailendra Singh, leading to his appeal in the High Court.
High Court’s Findings
After reviewing video footage and photographs, Justice Farzand Ali of the Rajasthan High Court determined that there was no collision between the vehicles, casting doubt on the integrity of the evidence presented. The court found indications of false evidence being fabricated. The judge issued a directive for Barmer SP Narendra Singh Meena and Kotwali Station House Officer Lekhraj Siyag to provide clarification through an affidavit. The court also raised the possibility of criminal proceedings against the officers involved.
Next Steps and Hearing
The court has ordered both officers to personally appear in the next hearing on 28 January 2025 to explain their actions. The case remains under investigation, with further legal actions expected based on the responses from the officers.
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