**Title:** Police Sub-Inspector Mistakes Judge for Theft Accused in Uttar Pradesh
**Meta Description:** A police sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh mistakenly searched a judge’s home, sparking outrage and disciplinary action for negligence.
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**Headline:** Outrage in Uttar Pradesh as Police Sub-Inspector Confuses Judge with Theft Accused
In a shocking incident of negligence, a police sub-inspector in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, mistakenly identified a sitting judge as an accused individual in a theft case, leading to a search of her residence. This blunder has incited significant backlash from the judiciary and prompted immediate disciplinary measures from senior police officials.
The incident occurred when Sub-Inspector Banwarilal was assigned to execute a proclamation order under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). He was searching for Chief Judicial Magistrate Nagma Khan, who had actually issued the proclamation against the real accused, Rajkumar alias Pappu. Rajkumar had been evading arrest in connection with a theft case dating back to 2012, despite multiple non-bailable warrants issued against him.
Magistrate Khan had ordered proceedings under Section 82 CrPC to declare Rajkumar a proclaimed offender after he failed to appear in court. However, in a glaring oversight, the sub-inspector confused the judge who issued the order with the accused named in it. In his report to the court, Banwarilal not only misidentified the proclamation as a non-bailable warrant but also erroneously listed Judge Khan’s name as the accused, claiming she could not be located at her address.
The error was uncovered during a court hearing on March 23, when Judge Khan noticed the significant mistake and expressed her dismay at the officer’s lack of procedural knowledge. “It is quite bizarre that the serving officer of the concerned Police Station has little to no idea of what was sent by this court, who exactly sent it and against whom,” she remarked in a strongly worded order. She emphasized that such negligence could undermine fundamental rights and erode public trust in the justice system.
Judge Khan further criticized the officer for not properly reviewing the order, labeling the mistake a “patent and grave error” indicative of a “gross dereliction of duty.” She warned that unchecked carelessness could lead to arbitrary actions by police personnel, infringing on citizens’ rights. “If such negligent police officials are allowed to operate without consequences, they will run amok, trampling upon the precious fundamental rights to liberty,” the court stated.
In response to this incident, the court has directed that the matter be escalated to senior police officials and has sent a copy of the order to the Inspector General of Police, Agra Range, calling for a formal inquiry and disciplinary action against the sub-inspector involved.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What happened in the Firozabad police incident?**
A: A police sub-inspector mistakenly searched a judge’s home, believing her to be an accused in a theft case, leading to outrage and calls for disciplinary action.
