Sambhal Court Orders FIR Against Officer Anuj Chaudhary

Why did a Sambhal court order an FIR against senior Uttar Pradesh ‘super cop’ Anuj Chaudhary and 20 unidentified police personnel in connection with the 2024 Sambhal violence? The answer lies in a complaint filed by Yameen, who alleged that his son was shot and injured by police during the unrest — an allegation the court said disclosed cognisable offences requiring criminal investigation.

The court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudhir passed the order on January 9 on a plea filed by Yameen, directed the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against then Circle Officer (CO) Sambhal Anuj Chaudhary — currently posted as Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural), Firozabad — Inspector Anuj Tomar, and around 20 unidentified police personnel.

The order was passed on Tuesday by Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudhir while acting on a petition filed by Yameen, a resident of Khaggu Sarai Anjuman locality under Nakhasa police station limits.