UP Govt Challenges FIR Against 22 Police Officers in Sambhal Violence Case
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News18•30-01-2026, 07:49
UP Govt Challenges FIR Against 22 Police Officers in Sambhal Violence Case
- •The Uttar Pradesh government has moved the Allahabad High Court against an order to register an FIR against 22 police officers, including CO Anuj Chaudhary, in connection with alleged police firing during Sambhal violence in November 2024.
- •The FIR order was issued by then Sambhal CJM Vibhanshu Sudhir on January 9, based on a complaint alleging police firing during protests against a court-ordered survey of Shahi Jama Masjid.
- •Complainant Mohammad Yameen alleged his son Alam was injured by police firing, but SP K.K. Bishnoi called the allegations "baseless," stating police did not fire and Alam is an accused in the violence.
- •CJM Vibhanshu Sudhir was transferred to Sultanpur shortly after issuing the FIR order.
- •The police officers named in the order have also separately approached the High Court.
Why It Matters: UP government and police officers challenge FIR order in Sambhal violence case in High Court.
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