SC flags ‘reluctance’ of police in filing FIR, probe in Ghaziabad minor’s rape & murder
Indian Express·12h ago·Anger
What Happened
The Supreme Court flagged police reluctance in filing an FIR and investigating a four-year-old girl's rape and murder in Ghaziabad. A chargesheet was filed April 3 under enhanced POCSO Act sections. The court directed police to provide the chargesheet to the victim's family and two private hospitals to file affidavits regarding alleged treatment denial. The victim died March 16 after a neighbor allegedly lured her. No FIR was lodged until March 17 at 3:30 AM.
Key Entities
Supreme CourtChief Justice Surya KantJustice Joymalya BagchiGhaziabad PolicePOCSO ActVictim's FatherSenior Advocate N HariharanAdditional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati