Archive · 20 Jun 2025
SIT to Probe Banbhoolpura Death Following High Court Order
Imagine a person named Faheem died during a big fight in a place called Banbhoolpura.
The High Court wasn't happy with how the police looked into it.
They thought the police investigation was strange.
So, the court created a new team (SIT) led by a senior police officer to investigate Faheem's death properly.
The court will keep a close eye on how things are going, wanting to ensure a fair investigation and monthly reports.
The initial investigator was removed from the case.
Uttarakhand High Court ordered an SIT to investigate Faheem's death during the Banbhoolpura violence.
The SIT is led by Nainital's Superintendent (city) Jagdish Chandra.
The court expressed dissatisfaction with the initial police investigation, calling it 'strange and questionable'.
The previous investigating officer was transferred out of the district.
The court will closely monitor the SIT's progress, with monthly reports required.
- Who
- An SIT headed by Superintendent Jagdish Chandra, ordered by the Uttarakhand High Court, will conduct the investigation.
- What
- An SIT was formed to investigate the death of Faheem during the Banbhoolpura riots.
- When
- The Banbhoolpura violence occurred in February last year.
- Where
- Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani.
- Why
- The High Court found the initial police investigation into Faheem's death 'strange and questionable'.
Victim's Family
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Initial Investigation
Victim's Family
The victim's brother filed a PIL, calling it a murder.
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- Victim
- Faheem
- Location of Violence
- Banbhoolpura, Haldwani
- SIT Head
- Jagdish Chandra
- Court
- Uttarakhand High Court
- Previous IO
- Neeraj Bhakuni
- IO's New District
- Pithoragarh