Court’s punishment falls on police officer in Bihar, negligence proved costly in case of attempt to rape a minor.

News India Live, Digital Desk: A big news is coming out from the justice corridors of Bihar. For being lax in investigating a case of attempted rape of a minor girl and ignoring court orders. POCSO Court Has taken strict action. The court on the concerned police officer (IO) Fine of Rs 5,000 Has been deposited, which will be deducted directly from their salary.

What is the whole matter?

This case pertains to sexual assault (Attempt to Rape) involving a minor girl. By law, in such sensitive cases, the police are required to conduct a solid investigation and file a charge sheet within a certain time limit.

Court’s rebuke: During the hearing, it was found that the Investigating Officer made unnecessary delay in presenting the case diary and necessary evidence.

Ignoring repeated notices: The court had warned the officer earlier also, but when the order was not followed, the judge took a tough stance and ordered financial penalty.

Fine amount will be deducted from salary

The judge of the POCSO court has given a clear order that this amount of fine (Rs 5,000) should be deducted from the next month’s salary of the police officer and deposited in the government treasury. The court also said that such negligence of the police leads to delay in getting justice to the victim, which is legally unacceptable.

There was a stir in the police department

After this strict decision of the court, there is a stir in the district police department. This decision is a warning to all those officers who show laxity in investigating serious criminal cases, especially crimes involving women and children.