Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Uttarakhand HC Orders SIT Probe into Banbhoolpura Riot Death
In Uttarakhand, India, the High Court has ordered a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the death of a man named Faheem during riots.
Faheem died from a gunshot wound.
His brother filed a case saying the police didn't investigate the death, even though they were told to by another court.
The High Court agreed that the police investigation was not good.
They decided the police officer in charge of the case, Neeraj Bhakuni, would be moved to a different location.
The court will keep a close watch on the case to ensure things are done properly.
Uttarakhand High Court orders an SIT probe into the death of Faheem in the Banbhoolpura riots.
The court responded to a PIL seeking a CBI investigation into Faheem's death on June 18.
The court also mandated the transfer of the investigating officer, Neeraj Bhakuni, due to a substandard investigation.
The PIL alleged failure to investigate Faheem's death despite a court order to register a case.
Faheem died from a gunshot wound during the Banbhoolpura violence on February 8, 2024.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand High Court, Faheem (deceased), his brother Parvez (petitioner), and the investigating officer Neeraj Bhakuni.
- What
- The Uttarakhand High Court ordered an SIT probe into the death of Faheem, who died from a gunshot wound during the Banbhoolpura riots.
- When
- February 8, 2024 (death) and June 19, 2024 (order).
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India (Banbhoolpura, Haldwani).
- Why
- The court ordered the SIT probe due to alleged failure to investigate Faheem’s death and substandard investigation by the original officer.
Victim's Family
Police/Unknown Individuals
Justice
Victim's Family
Demands justice for the death of Faheem, including thorough investigation and appropriate legal actions.
Police/Unknown Individuals
The police are accused of failing to investigate the death properly and ignoring eyewitness statements.
- Incident
- Banbhoolpura riots
- Victim
- Faheem
- Cause of Death
- Gunshot wound
- Date of Death
- February 8, 2024
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Action
- Ordered SIT probe and transfer of investigating officer
- Petitioner
- Faheem's brother, Parvez