Politics · India · 3 hrs ago
Allahabad High Court orders fresh probe into Ghaziabad complaint
The Allahabad High Court is hearing Bijendra Kumar’s petition about a complaint in Ghaziabad.
District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandar told the court that a three-member committee had investigated the complaint and submitted a report in February 2026.
The judges found that two committee members had not signed the report attached to the DM’s affidavit.
Mandar said the committee chair’s signature was enough, but the court said it was not satisfied with his response and saw an apparent attempt to suppress issues raised in the complaint.
The court ordered the committee to examine the complaint thoroughly, gather and assess supporting evidence, and submit a new report in a sealed cover.
The state’s lawyer said the DM regretted the affidavit and would file a new one; the DM must attend the November 19 hearing in person.
The Allahabad High Court ordered a fresh, detailed probe into Bijendra Kumar’s complaint against the handling of the matter in Ghaziabad.
The court said the district magistrate’s affidavit and attached report appeared to show a clear attempt to suppress the complaint.
The report submitted by a three-member committee lacked the signatures of two members, the court noted.
The court directed the committee to assess evidence and submit a new report in a sealed cover at the next hearing.
Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad must appear in person on November 19, 2026.
- Who
- The Allahabad High Court, hearing a petition by Bijendra Kumar, directed the fresh probe. Ghaziabad District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad must attend the next hearing.
- What
- The court ordered a fresh, thorough investigation into the complaint and a new report supported by available evidence.
- When
- The order was reported on October 30, 2026. The next hearing is scheduled for November 19, 2026.
- Where
- The Allahabad High Court in Prayagraj heard the petition concerning Ghaziabad.
- Why
- The court was dissatisfied with the district magistrate’s affidavit and report, which lacked the signatures of two committee members.
Allahabad High Court
Ghaziabad District Magistrate
Committee report
Allahabad High Court
The report was incomplete because two committee members had not signed it.
Ghaziabad District Magistrate
The district magistrate said the committee chair’s signed report should be treated as the committee’s report.
Handling of complaint
Allahabad High Court
The court said there appeared to be a clear attempt to suppress issues raised in the complaint.
Ghaziabad District Magistrate
The district magistrate expressed regret over his affidavit and said he would file a new one at the next hearing.
A three-member committee was formed to investigate the complaint.
The committee submitted its report to the district magistrate.
The report was sent to the regional Ayurvedic and Unani officer for necessary action, according to the affidavit.
The High Court criticized the affidavit and report and ordered a fresh investigation.
The next hearing is scheduled, with the district magistrate required to appear in person.
- Petitioner
- Bijendra Kumar
- District magistrate
- Ravindra Kumar Mandad
- Committee size
- Three members
- Report submitted
- February 17, 2026
- Next hearing
- November 19, 2026
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What people are saying
We are not satisfied with the response.
A clear attempt to suppress the complaint appears evident.