Supreme Court Demands Justice in Ghaziabad Child Rape-Murder Case

The Supreme Court criticized Ghaziabad police for their mishandling of a rape and murder case involving a four-year-old girl. The court called for a time-bound investigation by an SIT or central agency. It expressed dismay over the state's insensitive approach, delayed FIR, and the child's mistreatment by hospitals.

The Supreme Court has harshly criticized the Ghaziabad police for their insensitive handling of the investigation into the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The court summoned senior officials, including the police commissioner, to appear with case records, emphasizing the need for a court-monitored, time-bound probe, either by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or a central agency.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, along with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi, voiced displeasure over the inadequate investigation by the state police. Senior lawyer N Hariharan, representing the victim's father, expressed outrage over video evidence and called for judicial intervention.

The bench noted violations, including a delayed FIR, negligent actions by two private hospitals, and a suspicious police encounter narrative. It ordered immediate issuance of notices to relevant parties and requested a report, while the identity of the victim and her family was urged to be protected.

(With inputs from agencies.)