Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Condemns Police Bias, Orders Probe in Akola Riot Case
The Supreme Court is upset with the police in Maharashtra.
They think the police were biased and didn't do a good job investigating a murder during a riot in Akola.
A young witness said he saw someone killed because they thought the victim was Muslim.
The police didn't investigate properly.
The Supreme Court is making a special team of police officers from both Hindu and Muslim backgrounds to look into it.
They also said the police everywhere must be fair to everyone and not be biased.
The court is also looking into the Bombay High Court's earlier decisions on the matter.
They want justice for everyone, especially those who are often treated unfairly.
Supreme Court criticized Maharashtra police for bias and dereliction of duty.
The case involves the 2023 Akola riots and an alleged murder.
A 17-year-old witness claimed the victim was killed due to religious identity.
The court ordered a special investigation team with Hindu and Muslim officers.
The court highlighted broader issues of bias within the police force.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Maharashtra Police
- What
- Supreme Court criticized Maharashtra police for bias, ordered investigation into Akola riots
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Akola, Maharashtra
- Why
- Due to allegations of police bias in investigating a murder during the Akola riots.
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Location
- Akola, Maharashtra
- Incident
- 2023 Akola riots
- Accusation
- Police bias and dereliction of duty
- Victim
- Vilas Mahadevrao Gaikwad
- Witness
- Mohammed Afzal