Home / Crime and Justice / Bihar Court Demands Sensitive Cops for Missing Children
Bihar Court Demands Sensitive Cops for Missing Children
18 Sep
Summary
- Court concerned over 14,500 missing children in Bihar.
- FIR delay for infant theft sparks judicial intervention.
- Sensitive SHOs ordered for all stations handling trafficking.
The Patna High Court has voiced significant concern regarding the state of 14,500 missing children in Bihar. This judicial intervention was prompted by a two-month delay in lodging an FIR concerning the alleged abduction of an infant from a private clinic in Biharsharif. Consequently, the court has directed the state government to ensure that "sensitive" station house officers (SHOs) are appointed in all police stations.
The court also mandated regular assessments of how police officers approach and handle sensitive human trafficking cases. Specifically, the bench ordered the Nalanda SP to remove the SHO from the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the infant-lifting case. Further actions were ordered against individuals allegedly pressuring the infant's father to withdraw his complaint.
Citing data presented by the state DGP, the court highlighted the necessity for anti-human trafficking cells to operate within every police station. The petitioner's counsel noted that administrative actions, such as cancelling the clinic's license, only occurred after court orders. The next hearing is scheduled for October 7, with the Nalanda SP expected to provide updated investigation reports.
