Minor missing for 8 months: Delayed FIR, HC orders removal of Bokaro cop
Indian Express·4h ago·Fear
What Happened
The Jharkhand High Court ordered removal of a Bokaro police station officer-in-charge regarding a girl missing since July 2025. The FIR was delayed fourteen days despite the mother reporting the disappearance immediately. The court expressed concern over alleged police action against family members despite an April 7 restraining order. A caller claiming knowledge of the girl's whereabouts was traced and detained but escaped custody.
Key Entities
Jharkhand High CourtBokaro Police StationVincent Rohit MarkiMissing GirlLoknath MahatoJuly 21 2025August 4 2025