Jharkhand High Court’s strictness scolds government in fake Naxalite surrender case, seeks direct answer from DGP

News India Live, Digital Desk: Naxalism has always been a sore spot for Jharkhand. But just think, if the police, which is supposed to fight this problem, starts creating “fake problems”, then where will the trust of the common man go?
Jharkhand’s famous ‘Fake Naxalite Surrender Scam’ There is such a case, which has raised very serious questions on the khaki uniform. And now, Jharkhand High Court has also lost its patience in this matter.

The court has not only strongly reprimanded the state government and the police administration, but also the police chief of the state i.e. DGP (Director General of Police) Directly instructed to file the affidavit himself.

What is this whole game of ‘fake surrender’?

For those readers who don’t know, let us tell them that this scam is actually greed and deception It is the story of.
It is alleged that some corrupt police officers and brokers had together formed a ‘syndicate’. These people used to catch innocent villagers or unemployed youth, intimidate them or lure them with jobs/money. Then they called him a “dreaded Naxalite” and made him surrender before the police.

What would have happened from this?
The government will release lakhs of rupees on the surrender of Naxalites. Reward Money These officers and brokers used to distribute the money among themselves. And the one who surrendered, had to go to jail or get entangled in legal troubles, carrying the stigma of being a “Naxalite” for the rest of his life.

Why was the court so angry?

While hearing this case, the High Court judges observed that despite such a huge fraud, the government and the department did not take the action against the culprits that was expected.
The court asked sharp questions to the government lawyers –
“What action has been taken so far against the officers who were involved in this fraud? Is there only a cosmetic investigation going on or will anyone actually be punished?”

The court was unhappy with the fact that this case CBI Even after investigation and other reports, departmental action is going on at a snail’s pace. It seemed as if an attempt was being made to put the matter on hold.

Now DGP will have to give account

The court has clearly said that it no longer has confidence in the reports of the officers below. So, now myself DGP of Jharkhand has to file an affidavit stating that:

1. How many policemen were involved in this scam?
2. Were those who ruined the lives of innocent people punished?
3. And what steps have been taken to ensure that this does not happen in future?

hope for justice

This is not just a matter of corruption but of human rights. Imagine, what would have happened to that young man who was not a Naxalite, but in the records he was made a ‘surrendered Naxalite’. This strong stance of the High Court is a ray of hope for those victims who have been waiting for justice for years.

Now it remains to be seen what answer the DGP brings in the next hearing, and will the faces of the ‘real criminals’ hidden behind the uniform be exposed?