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Crime
Former CJP Official Saurav Das Claims Police Used Phone Cloning to Plant Evidence
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 06:02 PM
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In a press briefing, former CJP official Saurav Das alleged that police could fabricate evidence by cloning mobile phones, raising concerns over investigative practices.
Former Central Judicial Police (CJP) official Saurav Das addressed reporters on Thursday, asserting that law‑enforcement agencies have the capability to clone a suspect's mobile device and insert fabricated evidence. Das said the technique could be employed to frame individuals, undermining the integrity of criminal investigations.
He did not disclose specific cases but warned that the practice, if proven, would breach constitutional safeguards and erode public trust in the police. Das called for an immediate inquiry by an independent body to verify the claims and to establish clear guidelines on digital forensics.
Legal experts cited in the briefing highlighted that phone cloning, while technically feasible, requires court‑ordered warrants and transparent chain‑of‑custody procedures. The allegations have prompted civil‑rights groups to demand stricter oversight of forensic tools used by police.
The Economic Times reported the statement, noting that no official response from the police or the Ministry of Home Affairs has been received as of now. The matter is expected to attract scrutiny from the judiciary and may lead to policy revisions concerning electronic evidence handling.
Authorities are expected to comment in the coming days, while the debate over digital privacy and police powers continues to intensify across the country.
He did not disclose specific cases but warned that the practice, if proven, would breach constitutional safeguards and erode public trust in the police. Das called for an immediate inquiry by an independent body to verify the claims and to establish clear guidelines on digital forensics.
Legal experts cited in the briefing highlighted that phone cloning, while technically feasible, requires court‑ordered warrants and transparent chain‑of‑custody procedures. The allegations have prompted civil‑rights groups to demand stricter oversight of forensic tools used by police.
The Economic Times reported the statement, noting that no official response from the police or the Ministry of Home Affairs has been received as of now. The matter is expected to attract scrutiny from the judiciary and may lead to policy revisions concerning electronic evidence handling.
Authorities are expected to comment in the coming days, while the debate over digital privacy and police powers continues to intensify across the country.