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Madhya Pradesh Govt Refuses to Prosecute Minister Vijay Shah in Colonel Sophia Kuraiyshi Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:47 AM
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The Madhya Pradesh government has declined to approve prosecution against Minister Vijay Shah in the Colonel Sophia Kuraiyshi case.
The Madhya Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Mohan, has officially rejected a request to prosecute Minister Vijay Shah in the ongoing case involving Colonel Sophia Kuraiyshi. The decision was announced by the state's Ministry of Law and Justice on Tuesday. The case, which has drawn public attention, alleges misconduct by Shah in connection with the alleged disappearance of Colonel Kuraiyshi. The government cited lack of sufficient evidence as the primary reason for denying the prosecution request. Critics argue that the move undermines accountability and may erode public trust in the state's governance.