The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation to take over the molestation case registered by Uttar Pradesh police in Bulandshahr district, after the police had filed an FIR against an 'unknown person' despite having arrested the suspect on the spot. Justices Sanjay Kumar and Sanjeev Sachdeva warned that the UP Police could be disbanded and that all investigations might be handed over to the CBI.
The petitioner, whose complaint was filed in the morning, said the police had initially registered an FIR against an unidentified motorcycle rider, only to add the suspect’s name after his apprehension. She also pointed out that the seized motorcycle, which originally had no number plate, was mysteriously assigned a registration number during the probe, and that the time stamp on the complaint read 9 pm instead of the actual filing time. The court noted the report was 'biased' and criticized the police for leaving the suspect’s name blank in the initial FIR.
The bench directed the station house officer to appear in court at the next hearing and to file a fresh affidavit explaining why the FIR was registered against an unknown rider. It also said the officer’s earlier affidavit was 'uninspiring' and required a more detailed explanation of the FIR anomaly.
The court’s sharp rebuke underscored the erosion of public trust when law‑enforcement agencies manipulate case details. It asked the police to justify the omission of the suspect’s name and the subsequent addition of a registration number.
The next hearing is scheduled for May 30, 2026, and the court will assess whether the CBI will assume control of the investigation. The judiciary’s warning signals a potential overhaul of the state police force if the misconduct persists.