An inquiry commission found no evidence against the Uttar Pradesh Police in the killing of gangster Vikas Dubey following his arrest last year, according to the paper, which blames the public, the media, and the criminal’s family for failing to provide proof.
The UP police killed Vikas Dubey and his five friends in July, just days after the gangster staged an attack in which eight police officers were killed.
Vikas Dubey was shot and killed while being transported back to Uttar Pradesh in a police convoy. According to the police, Dubey’s car overturned, and he grabbed a police officer’s rifle, attempted to flee, and opened fire when they shot him.
The three-member inquiry panel said in a study sent to the UP government and the Supreme Court that while there is “no material proof” to refute the police account of the encounter, there is “ample material” to justify it.
The Supreme Court formed the judicial panel in response to petitions calling for an investigation into the encounter, arguing that it was staged by the police.
According to sources, the inquiry commission led by Justice BS Chauhan claimed that no one had presented any evidence against the police.
“We did our best to gather facts, enlisting the help of the public and the media. There have been several reports in the media about the UP police, but none have shown any documentation.” sources from the panel.
The panel reportedly stated that “non-participation by citizens and the media” defeated the intent of the Inquiry Commission.
Despite the panel’s best efforts, neither Vikas Dubey’s wife nor family members came forward with any evidence against the cops, according to reports.
According to the investigation committee, notices for testimony were published in local newspapers, but no one showed up.
“Why hasn’t the media stepped forward to provide evidence against the Uttar Pradesh police? Despite the panel’s appeal, the media made a lot of noise about the cops “sources have been challenged.
“The media should be cautious about what they report and have evidence to back up their claims. They should have offered assistance to the commission “they included.
The inquiry report has a lengthy series of suggestions for the UP police, including the fact that they went into the Vikas Dubey case without enough planning.
