Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Rajasthan Police Admit Lapses in Minor Arrests, Probe Begins
The Rajasthan Police are in trouble for how they arrested two kids from Delhi.
The police didn't follow the rules when they took the kids, and the court is looking into it.
The kids' mom says her sons were taken away by people who weren't in uniform.
The police say the kids are older and were arrested for theft.
The case is connected to a bigger investigation about a man who died in police custody.
The court is making sure the police follow the rules and is getting evidence to see what happened.
The Rajasthan Police have started their own investigation and will give a report soon.
Rajasthan Police admitted to procedural errors in the arrest of alleged minors.
The Delhi High Court is reviewing the arrest and the Rajasthan Police's actions.
An inquiry has been launched against Rajasthan Police officials.
The court is seeking CCTV footage from Delhi Police.
The case is linked to a Supreme Court order regarding a custodial death investigation.
- Who
- Rajasthan Police and Delhi High Court
- What
- Acknowledged procedural lapses in the arrest of alleged minors.
- When
- Inquiry initiated on September 30. Court to reconvene on October 8.
- Where
- Delhi, and Pushkar in Rajasthan.
- Why
- Due to the arrest of the alleged minors and a subsequent probe.
- Incident
- Arrest of alleged minors by Rajasthan Police in Delhi
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Date of Arrest
- September 29 (claimed by Rajasthan Police)
- Alleged Age of Detainees
- 15 and 17 (as claimed by the mother), 19 (as claimed by Rajasthan Police)
- Reason for Arrest
- Theft and trespass (Rajasthan Police); connection to a custodial death probe (mother)
- Legal Action
- Delhi High Court hearing, Rajasthan Police inquiry initiated