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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Court orders arrest of 10 cops for attrocities on Dalit trader
Ayodhya: The SC/ST court of Ayodhya has ordered the arrest and presentation of 10 cops, who had allegedly detained, beaten up, and robbed a Dalit trader for refusing to supply free food items for a police event in 2012. The cops, including the then station house officer (SHO) Jung Bahadur, have been told to be present in the court on June 20. The arrest order has been issued as the accused cops failed to surrender even after the High Court dismissed the relief petition filed by them. On Aug 21, 2012, Rajkumar Sonkar was tortured after he refused to supply food items for free for an event scheduled at the police station. Sonkar was forcibly brought to the station and assaulted, said Martand Pratap Singh, his counsel. The victim has filed a complaint in the SC-ST Court, leading to a prolonged legal battle. Despite multiple NBWs issued by the court, no arrests were made, counsel said. The accused police men sought relief from the High Court, which was denied, with an order to surrender within three weeks. This order was also ignored. Now, the SC-ST Court has directed Ayodhya's IG to arrest all 10 police men and present them in court on June 20.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
2012 Dalit Trader Assault Case: Ayodhya SC/ST court orders arrest of 10 cops
A special SC/ST court in Ayodhya has issued non-bailable warrants (NBWs) for the arrest of 10 policemen, including the then-station house officer (SHO) Jung Bahadur Singh, in connection with a 2012 case involving the alleged custodial assault and robbery of a Dalit trader, Rajkumar Sonkar. The court has directed the inspector general (IG) of Ayodhya to ensure the arrest of all accused and produce them before the court on June 20, 2025. According to the case details, the incident occurred on August 21, 2012, when Rajkumar Sonkar, a local trader, was allegedly detained and assaulted by policemen inside a police station. The victim has claimed that he was forced to provide food items free of cost for a police function. Upon refusal, he was allegedly beaten, and his gold chain and ₹25,000 in cash were taken. Speaking to reporters, Martand Pratap Singh, counsel for Sonkar, said, 'My client was forcibly taken to the police station, brutally assaulted and looted by the policemen on duty. Despite repeated court orders, no action was taken.' Sonkar later filed a complaint in the SC/ST court, which has since issued multiple warrants over the years. Despite this, no arrests were carried out. The accused policemen had moved the Allahabad high court seeking relief, but their petition was dismissed, and they were instructed to surrender within three weeks. However, they reportedly ignored the directive. With no compliance, the SC/ST court has now taken stringent action by issuing fresh NBWs and ordering top-level police authorities to implement the order. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for June 20, 2025.
