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Crime
UP Minister Says SP Link Found in 90% of Crimes After Jaunpur Murder
✍️ thehawk.in
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 08:36 AM
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A Uttar Pradesh minister asserted that a link with the Superintendent of Police appears in about 90% of criminal cases, citing the recent murder in Jaunpur.
The state government’s spokesperson highlighted a pattern where the Superintendent of Police (SP) is implicated in a large majority of criminal investigations, estimating the figure at roughly ninety percent. This observation was made in the wake of a murder case that shocked residents of Jaunpur district, prompting calls for a thorough probe.
Law enforcement officials in Jaunpur have launched an inquiry into the homicide, but the minister’s comment suggests a broader concern about police involvement in criminal networks. The statement underscores the administration’s intent to scrutinise the role of senior police officers in facilitating or covering up illegal activities.
While the investigation remains ongoing, the minister urged the department to cooperate fully with investigative agencies and to ensure that any links to the SP are examined transparently. No further details about the victim or suspects have been released at this stage.
The remarks have sparked debate among political analysts and civil‑society groups, who argue that such a high percentage, if accurate, points to systemic issues within the police hierarchy that need urgent reform.
Authorities have not confirmed any specific actions against the SP in question, and the case continues to be monitored by both state and central investigative bodies.
Law enforcement officials in Jaunpur have launched an inquiry into the homicide, but the minister’s comment suggests a broader concern about police involvement in criminal networks. The statement underscores the administration’s intent to scrutinise the role of senior police officers in facilitating or covering up illegal activities.
While the investigation remains ongoing, the minister urged the department to cooperate fully with investigative agencies and to ensure that any links to the SP are examined transparently. No further details about the victim or suspects have been released at this stage.
The remarks have sparked debate among political analysts and civil‑society groups, who argue that such a high percentage, if accurate, points to systemic issues within the police hierarchy that need urgent reform.
Authorities have not confirmed any specific actions against the SP in question, and the case continues to be monitored by both state and central investigative bodies.