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Crime
Jaipur Police Refuse to File Zero FIR in Ritu Barala Assault Case, Says Complaint Already Lodged
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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In a recent incident involving alleged assault on Ritu Barala in Delhi, Jaipur police declined to register a zero FIR, stating that a complaint has already been filed at Connaught Place police station and investigation is underway.
A recent incident involving alleged assault on Ritu Barala in Delhi has drawn attention to Jaipur police’s decision not to register a zero FIR. The complaint, which was reportedly filed in Delhi, has not yet been formally recorded by the Jaipur police.
According to a statement released by the Jaipur Police Department, the zero FIR will not be registered because a formal complaint has already been lodged at the Connaught Place police station in Delhi. The department emphasized that the investigation is being carried out by the Delhi authorities.
The Jaipur police clarified that they have no jurisdiction over the case once the complaint has been filed in Delhi, and therefore no further action will be taken from their side. They also indicated that they are monitoring the situation and will cooperate with Delhi police if required.
No additional details have been released at this time, and the case remains under investigation by the Delhi police.
The incident highlights the procedural steps involved when a complaint is filed in a different jurisdiction, and underscores the importance of jurisdictional clarity in criminal investigations.
According to a statement released by the Jaipur Police Department, the zero FIR will not be registered because a formal complaint has already been lodged at the Connaught Place police station in Delhi. The department emphasized that the investigation is being carried out by the Delhi authorities.
The Jaipur police clarified that they have no jurisdiction over the case once the complaint has been filed in Delhi, and therefore no further action will be taken from their side. They also indicated that they are monitoring the situation and will cooperate with Delhi police if required.
No additional details have been released at this time, and the case remains under investigation by the Delhi police.
The incident highlights the procedural steps involved when a complaint is filed in a different jurisdiction, and underscores the importance of jurisdictional clarity in criminal investigations.