MP's Dhar Court Rejects Closure Report In 2017 Robbery Case, Flags Alleged Evidence Tampering And Police Lapses
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh): A local court has rejected the police closure report in a 2017 robbery case from Tawlai village in Dharampuri and made serious observations over the handling of the investigation. Judicial Magistrate First Class Vivek Jain criticised the role of then station in-charge Kushal Singh Rawat and investigating officer ASI Prakash Sarode, citing alleged inaction, dishonesty and…
Dhar Court in Madhya Pradesh has dismissed the police closure report from a 2017 robbery case in Tawlai village, Dharampuri, and highlighted issues with the investigation. Judicial Magistrate First Class Vivek Jain criticized the actions of then station in-charge Kushal Singh Rawat and the investigating officer ASI Prakash Sarode, alleging negligence, dishonesty, and procedural lapses.
The case involves a December 16, 2017, robbery at Shankarlal Jaiswal's residence, where assailants assaulted the couple and stole jewelry, cash, and mobile phones. Court records revealed that despite medical reports indicating injuries, no assault case was filed. Additionally, the statement of Jaiswal's wife, a crucial witness, had not been documented.
The proceedings also uncovered potential tampering with statements within the case diary. The FIR was reportedly prepared by a computer operator under the direction of the station in-charge and lacked his signature. The closure report, filed three months after the incident, was submitted to the court only in April 2025. The court instructed the present station in-charge to appoint a new investigating officer within 15 days and submit a new probe report within 30 days.
It also cautioned that further legal action would be taken if departmental action was not taken against those found responsible.
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