Karnataka: SOP for custodial violence, death probes issued
Karnataka's police chief has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to standardize investigations into custodial violence and deaths. This initiative aims to address previous issues with local police investigations, including delays and evidence mishandling. The SOP mandates immediate FIR registration and thorough evidence collection to ensure fair investigations.
- ▪The SOP requires police to register FIRs immediately in cases of custodial violence or death.
- ▪Investigating officers must conduct spot mahazars and collect evidence under audio-video recording.
- ▪Magisterial inquiries are compulsory for custodial death cases, with procedures to be videographed.
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Karnataka Director General and Inspector General of Police M.A. Saleem has issued a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) mandating uniform investigation procedures in cases of custodial violence and custodial deaths across the State.The Standing Order, issued on Saturday (May 16), follows concerns over lapses in investigations by local police officers, including delayed FIRs, improper mahazars, and failure to collect crucial physical and digital evidence. The order noted that by the time the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) takes over such cases, as is the norm, vital evidence often deteriorates, hampering fair investigation and judicial process.Under the SOP, police stations have been directed to immediately register FIRs in all custodial violence or death cases under…
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