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Crime
12 Retired Uttar Pradesh Police Officers Charged in Kanpur Over 35‑Year‑Old Fake Encounter
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM
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Kanpur police have lodged charges against twelve retired officers for their alleged role in a fake encounter that took place 35 years ago in Uttar Pradesh.
Authorities in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have formally booked twelve retired police officers in connection with a fake encounter that occurred three and a half decades ago. The booking was made after a renewed investigation into the incident, which had long been the subject of controversy.
The encounter, deemed fabricated by the investigating team, took place 35 years earlier and involved the alleged extrajudicial killing of suspects. Investigators say the retired officers were implicated in orchestrating the staged operation.
Local police officials confirmed that the case has now been forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for further action. The development reflects a broader effort to re‑examine past police conduct in the state.
No further details about the charges or the identities of the officers have been released pending court proceedings.
The encounter, deemed fabricated by the investigating team, took place 35 years earlier and involved the alleged extrajudicial killing of suspects. Investigators say the retired officers were implicated in orchestrating the staged operation.
Local police officials confirmed that the case has now been forwarded to the appropriate judicial authorities for further action. The development reflects a broader effort to re‑examine past police conduct in the state.
No further details about the charges or the identities of the officers have been released pending court proceedings.