Bareilly Organized racket of fake guards is active in the district, which has challenged the judicial process. The racket was revealed when the court sent a notice to the guards after an accused of Gokshi absconded. The shocking thing is that the guards described themselves as ignorant of the matter and refused to take any kind of bail. After this, when the investigation went ahead, it was found that the records of the accountants, Kanungo and police officers who had given verification reports were not present in the concerned departments. After this sensational revelation, the court reader has filed a report in Kotwali.
How did the fraud expose?
Additional District and Sessions Court No. Eight Reader Arvind Gautam lodged a report in Kotwali on the orders of the District Judge. The case is associated with crime number 499/2023 State vs. key, in which the accused of Gokshi were granted bail. The verification process for bail of the accused was sent to CBGanj police station and Sadar Tehsil. After verification, court clerk Vijay Kumar submitted the bail forms, which the court accepted.
But during the trial of the case, when the accused did not appear in the key court, the court issued a notice to his garants. Burious Sagir Ahmed and Shakeel Ahmed, who hail from Mathurapur, appeared in the court and gave an affidavit that they had not taken the bail of the key. After this, when the court investigated the verification report of the garants, the whole matter turned out to be fake.
Who involved in fake verification?
When the administrative officials were confirmed the investigation report, it was revealed that the records given by the accountants, Kanungo and Daroga, which were given by the accountant reports, were not available in departments. This meant that the entire process made for bail was fake and there is a possibility of a big racket to be involved. On the complaint of the court reader, the police have registered an FIR in this case in Kotwali and further investigation has been started.
What is the entire network of bail fraud?
Bareilly and nearby districts have long been active racket of fake guards. In many cases, the status and identity of witnesses presented for bail has proved to be wrong. This racket is especially engaged in saving criminals who are serious allegations. Fake bails are usually given in the following ways:
- Fake identity cards and documents – Fake Aadhaar cards, ration cards and electricity bills are made in the name of the guarantors.
- Role of middlemen – Some legal experts and brokers are involved in this business, which provide fake bailmen by taking a hefty amount.
- Charity of officers – For fake verification report, some corrupt officials take money and issue wrong documents.
What does the police say?
The police is taking the matter seriously and is looking for all the people involved in it. After preliminary investigation, the police have found several suspects, which may be associated with this racket. Officials say there may be some more arrests soon.
A senior Bareilly police officer said,
“We are making every effort to reach the roots of this racket. Fake documents makers and officers involved in this fraud are being identified. ”
The strictness of the court, what will happen further?
The court has taken the matter very seriously and summoned the officials concerned. If any officer is found guilty in the investigation, strict legal action will be taken against him.
What are the legal results of this?
Several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) can be imposed on those who give fake bail and rigged in verification, such as:
- Fraud (Section 420)
- Preparation of fake documents (Section 467, 468, 471)
- Misleading the Court (Section 193, 199, 200)
Strict action is necessary against fake bailmen
This case of fake bail in Bareilly has raised questions on the entire judicial system. When the criminals come out on bail in a fake way and escape the law, this reduces the trust of the general public in the judicial system. In such a situation, it is important that this entire network should be investigated intense and the culprits are punished severely.
Racket is active not of Bareilly, not of Bareilly
Such cases are not limited to Bareilly only. In many districts of Uttar Pradesh, cases of fake guards have been reported. Even before this, such gangs have been exposed in Kanpur, Meerut, Prayagraj and Lucknow. In this whole case, the police and judicial administration will have to be vigilant, so that such frauds do not happen again.
How to save the judicial system?
- Before granting bail, digital verification of the documents of the guards should be made mandatory.
- Police and administration should investigate with mutual coordination.
- Strict legal action should be taken against those who provide fake bail.
Need to improve justice system
This case of Bareilly reflects the need to improve the judicial process. If strict action is not taken against the culprits, then this trend may increase further. Police investigation and court strictly hope that the entire gang will be exposed soon and the culprits will get severe punishment.