Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Ayodhya Court Orders Arrest of Police Officers in Assault Case
Imagine a shopkeeper was asked to give free food to the police, but he said no.
The police got angry and hurt him.
Years later, a court found the police officers were wrong and ordered them to be arrested.
The officers didn't follow earlier orders, so the court is now making sure they come to face the consequences.
The shopkeeper was a Dalit, a person from a historically disadvantaged group, highlighting the injustice.
Now, the police officers have to appear in court.
Ayodhya SC/ST court orders arrest of 10 police officers.
Officers allegedly detained, beat, and robbed a Dalit trader in 2012.
The trader refused to supply free food for a police event.
Accused officers, including the then SHO, failed to surrender.
Court directed the IG of Ayodhya to arrest and present them on June 20.
- Who
- 10 police officers, including then SHO Jung Bahadur, and a Dalit trader named Rajkumar Sonkar.
- What
- An arrest warrant has been issued for 10 police officers.
- When
- August 21, 2012, when the incident occurred, and the arrest warrant was issued recently.
- Where
- Ayodhya, India
- Why
- The officers are accused of detaining, beating, and robbing a Dalit trader after he refused to provide free food.
- Number of officers
- 10
- Incident Year
- 2012
- Court Location
- Ayodhya
- Court Date for Presentation
- June 20
- Cause of the Incident
- Refusal to provide free food