Delhi Police Under Scrutiny for Delays in Lodging FIR in Kidnapping Case
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Delhi Police Under Scrutiny for Delays in Lodging FIR in Kidnapping Case The Delhi Police have come under criticism for delays in registering an FIR in a kidnapping case , where six months elapsed between the initial missing person report and the registration of an FIR. This matter, brought to light in a habeas corpus case pending before the Delhi High Court , highlights concerns over law enforcement’s efficiency in handling sensitive missing persons cases. Case Background: Missing Boy in Bhajanpura On January 10, 2024 , a boy went missing from the Bhajanpura area of Delhi . Despite his mother’s repeated attempts to seek help, the police registered an FIR only on June 29, 2024 , under Section 365 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) , which pertains to kidnapping or abduction with intent to confine. Frustrated with the lack of progress, the mother, represented by Advocate Fozia Rahman , filed a habeas corpus petition in the Delhi High Court to expedite the search for her son. S...