🚨 Justice Denied in Mirzapur: Daylight Robbery, Assault, and Police Inaction Shakes Public Trust

An Open Plea for Immediate Intervention from the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. This request is prompted by recent incidents of Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction. The issue of Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction has also been witnessed in the state.

Case Synopsis	Status
Applicant	Smt. Archana Devi, Mirzapur
Alleged Offence	Daylight Robbery (₹8 Lakh+), House Grabbing, Grievous Assault, Criminal Intimidation
Opponents	Vikas Dubey and associates
Police Stations Involved	Fataha Chowki & Kotwali City, Mirzapur
Police Inaction	Failure to register FIR, alleged suppression of police-held video evidence

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The foundation of the Rule of Law rests on the assurance that the machinery of justice will act swiftly. The police must also act impartially when someone reports a cognizable crime. Nonetheless, the distressing case of Smt. Archana Devi from Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, presents a serious challenge to this assurance. Her detailed complaint alleges daylight robbery, house grabbing, grievous assault, and criminal intimidation. The police have responded with a disconcerting, prolonged period of inaction. This situation raises serious questions about accountability and transparency within the local law enforcement system.

The highest offices have escalated this matter. This includes the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) and the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The authorities have already assigned grievance registration numbers PMOPG/E/2025/0177329 and GOVUP/E/2025/0131964. This indicates the gravity with which the applicant views this sustained injustice.

🏠 The Core Grievance: A Calculated Attack on Life and Property (Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

The incident details paint a picture of a calculated and forceful violation of the applicant’s rights. The sequence of events, as detailed in the representation submitted to the authorities, is deeply troubling:

1. The Incident of 24/10/2025: Robbery and Illegal Occupation

On October 24, 2025, Smt. Archana Devi and her family were out of Mirzapur. The opponents, identified as Vikas Dubey, Divya Devi, Savitri Devi, Tinku Tiwari’s brother-in-law, and others, allegedly seized this opportunity. The applicant accuses them of breaking the lock on his room and committing daylight robbery. The value of the stolen goods is significant. They include gold jewellery worth approximately ₹8 lakh. Thieves took essential household items, including a washing machine, fridge, fan, TV, cupboard, and bed.

Right after the theft, the opponents allegedly forced their way into the applicant’s rightful residential section. They unlawfully occupied it and replaced the applicant’s lock with their own. This act transforms the crime from mere theft to a severe case of house grabbing and criminal trespass.

2. Grievous Assault and Criminal Intimidation (Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

When the applicant and her family returned to protest this brazen act, they faced violence. The opponents allegedly assaulted Smt. Archana Devi, her husband, and, notably, her pregnant wife, resulting in serious injuries. The physical assault was accompanied by criminal intimidation. They issued threats, specifically leveraging the alleged criminal connections of one opponent, Tinku Tiwari. The opponents are relentlessly threatening the applicant and preventing her lawful entry into her ancestral home. There is also an allegation of a prior attempt on the applicant’s life with a knife by Vikas Dubey.

📑 Undeniable Legal Standing: Documentary Proof Ignored (Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

Crucially, this is not a mere civil dispute over property where ownership is ambiguous. The applicant has submitted documentary proof of her legal right to the occupied portion of the house.

The representation comes with a six-page PDF document that includes:

• An Agreement between the parties confirming the mutual arrangement.
• Notary-verified details of the partition, legally stamped and executed.

These documents create a clear prima facie case for the applicant’s right to the property. The law requires the police to act on evidence of a cognizable offense, such as robbery and forceful trespass. offences. They must do so irrespective of any underlying civil dispute. It is especially crucial for individuals to fulfil their obligations when they formally demarcate property rights.

🚫 The Allegation of Blatant Police Dereliction of Duty

The most disturbing element of this case is the alleged inaction and complicity of the local police. This focuses on the Chowki In-charge of Fataha and the Inspector, Kotwali City, Mirzapur.

Suppression of Evidence

A key detail mentioned in the complaint is important. It reports that a Police Constable from Fataha Chowki was there during the incident. The complaint states that he saw the event. He made a videography of the entire event. This video, held by the police, forms direct, irrefutable evidence of the crime. Despite repeated requests, the applicant’s husband has not seen any actions from the police. They have not registered the First Information Report (FIR). They have also not provided this vital video footage.

Mandatory FIR Registration Ignored (Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

The failure to register the FIR is a significant issue. This is especially true after the commission of serious cognizable offences, such as robbery under Sections 390/379 of the IPC. Other offences include house trespass under Section 447/448 of the IPC and grievous assault under Section 323/325 of the IPC. Failing to register the FIR is a direct violation of Section 154 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.).

This refusal starkly contrasts with the binding judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. The Court’s decision in the landmark case of Lalita Kumari v. Govt. of U.P. serves as a clear directive. The judgment unequivocally mandates the registration of an FIR when the complaint discloses a cognizable offence. The police action shields the accused. This is a lack of action, IPC (Public servant disobeying direction under law).(Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

The PMO and the UP Government grievance portals confirm receipt of the case. They have forwarded it to Shri Arvind Mohan. He is the Joint Secretary in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. This is located in Lucknow. While we confirm the receipt, the on-ground action remains stagnant.

📢 The Urgent Prayer for Justice (Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

The applicant, Smt. Archana Devi, is now homeless, distressed, and under constant threat. She pleads with the Hon’ble Chief Minister. It is a desperate call for the State’s highest authority to restore the rule of law in her case. The requested actions are clear and legally sound:

1. Immediate FIR Registration: There is a clear directive to register the FIR. You must complete this at the City Kotwali Police Station under the relevant IPC sections. The FIR should be based on the complaint dated 10/11/2025.
2. Impartial High-Level Inquiry: An inquiry investigates the conduct of the Chowki In-charge of Fataha and the Inspector, Kotwali City, Mirzapur. Their failure to act and alleged suppression of police-held video evidence are the focus.
3. Restoration of Possession and Protection: The Superintendent of Police, Mirzapur, must promptly restore the applicant’s legally partitioned residential property. They should ensure that they complete it safely. They must also offer necessary security for her and her family.

The seriousness of the allegations—involving property loss, physical harm to a pregnant woman, and official misconduct—demands immediate and decisive action. Failure to act sets a dangerous precedent. It allows organised crime to run with impunity. This occurs allegedly due to the support or inertia of local police forces. The Hon’ble Chief Minister’s intervention is necessary. It is not merely a favour. Such action upholds justice and public trust in the state administration.

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Actionable Next Step:

This matter is now under the purview of senior administrative officials. Would you like me to draft a follow-up reminder to the concerned officer? I can contact Shri Arvind Mohan, Joint Secretary, to reiterate the urgency. I will also cite the relevant legal precedents, like the Lalita Kumari judgment. (Daylight Robbery & Police Inaction)

DIG MIRZAPUR did not provide any information to Archana Dubey concerning abuse of Section 151/107/116. of the Cr. P.C. seven times