{
  "id": 1715701,
  "title": "‘Colonial overlords’: Delhi court slams Gujarat cops for 'using' child to nab dad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/colonial-overlords-delhi-court-slams-gujarat-cops-for-using-child-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:27:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/colonial-overlords-delhi-court-says-gujarat-cops-hanged-child-as-bait-to-make-father-surrender/articleshow/133319504.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "In a significant ruling, a Delhi court dismissed the request of four Gujarat Police officers accused of exploiting a minor boy as bait. The court remarked that their conduct mirrored that of colonial rulers during the operation. Furthermore, it was determined that the officers had no legal justification to cross state lines with the child, leading to the affirmation of kidnapping charges against…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}