In a bizarre case of administrative oversight, a police sub-inspector in Firozabad has been suspended after he mistakenly named a judge as the accused in a theft case warrant. The incident has sparked a judicial inquiry and raised concerns over procedural lapses within the police department.
The blunder occurred when Sub-Inspector Banwari Lal, posted at Thana Uttar, was executing a court order for a non-bailable warrant. The warrant was meant for an individual named Rajkumar, who is facing theft charges. However, instead of naming the actual accused, the sub-inspector listed Judicial Magistrate Nagma Khan—the very judge who had issued the order—in the report.
To make matters worse, the report submitted by the officer stated that the “accused” (referring to the judge, due to the error) was not found at the location.
The glaring mistake shocked the judiciary and prompted immediate action. Upon learning of the incident, Judge Nagma Khan called for an inquiry into what she termed a “grave” error, underlining the seriousness of the mix-up.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Saurabh took swift action and ordered the sub-inspector to be transferred to the police lines. He also initiated an internal inquiry to determine how such a significant mistake could have been made and to prevent similar errors in the future.
“This is a grave clerical error, and accountability will be ensured,” the SSP stated.
The incident has drawn attention to the need for greater diligence and verification in police paperwork, especially when it concerns judicial orders. Legal experts have pointed out that such errors can not only embarrass institutions but also compromise the integrity of ongoing cases.
As the inquiry proceeds, authorities are expected to review protocols and training to ensure that such lapses do not recur.
Sources By Agencies