Noting rape allegation in complaint not reflected in FIR, Allahabad HC asks top officials to explain

PRAYAGRAJ: (Mar 27) The Allahabad High Court has taken serious note of lapses in the registration of a police case, noting that while the complaint mentioned rape, the FIR did not invoke relevant sections related to it.

The high court directed senior Uttar Pradesh Police and administrative officials to submit reports explaining the discrepancies and steps taken to address them.

Justice Tej Pratap Tiwari directed the director general of police (DGP), the principal secretary (home), and the senior superintendent of police (SSP), Bareilly, to file compliance reports and ensure corrective measures.