The blog post titled “Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal?” highlights a serious case of alleged systemic fraud and illegal detention within the Mirzapur police department.

Here are the key takeaways from the report:

• Evidence of Identity Switching: Official records indicate that Pramod Kumar Kushwaha was arrested at 15:30 hrs. He was then placed in a lock-up. However, the police later claimed Mithilesh Kumar Maurya was challenged in court. He was never recorded in custody.
• Contradictory Documentation: General Diary (GD) Entry No. 057 records the arrest of Pramod. However, its concluding lines suddenly switch the name to Mithilesh for the court “Challan”.
• Verification of Physical Presence: GD No. 058 explicitly states that at 16:20 hrs, Pramod Kumar Kushwaha was physically removed from the lock-up. He was then sent to the Magistrate. This directly contradicts the PIO’s summary naming Mithilesh.
• Denied Transparency: The police refused to provide CCTV footage of the lock-up area. They cited privacy concerns under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. The blog argues that public interest in exposing fraud should override this privacy claim.
• Inconsistent Record Keeping: The same GD entries were printed and signed by different officers at different times. SI Amit Kumar signed them in 2024. SI Avinash Prakash Rai signed them in 2026. This raises questions about the long-term integrity of the files.
• Legal Appeal for Accountability: A First Appeal (Reg. No: SPMZR/A/2026/60014) has been filed with SSP Mirzapur, Somen Verma. The appeal demands a disciplinary inquiry. This inquiry concerns the misleading information provided by the APIO.

Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal? The Case of the “Switched” Detainee ⚖️

Police records are the foundation of our justice system. A General Diary (GD) should be an unshakeable record of truth. However, a recent RTI from Janpad Mirzapur suggests a troubling case of Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal. The documents show potential falsification of government records.

The Core Issue: A Tale of Two Names 🔄

The APIO’s summary contradicts the physical evidence in the GD entries. This discrepancy centers on who the police arrested versus who they processed for court.

1. The 15:30 Arrest: Pramod Kumar Kushwaha 🚔

On September 14, 2024, at 15:30 hrs, PS Vindhyachal officers arrived at Gorsar Sarpati. A dispute over water drainage prompted them to arrest Pramod Kumar Kushwaha. They also arrested Manoj Kumar Kushwaha under Section 170 BNSS to prevent a breach of peace. Records show these men entered the station at 15:51 hrs. They were then placed in the male lock-up.

2. The 16:20 Departure: Who Left the Lock-up? 🏛️

GD No. 058 (16:20 hrs) explicitly records a “Departure” for court. This entry names Pramod Kumar Kushwaha as the person leaving the lock-up. The police sent him for a medical exam and production before the Magistrate.

3. The “Switch”: The Appearance of Mithilesh Maurya 🎭

The APIO’s summary and the final lines of GD No. 057 tell a different story. The police now claim they “challenged” Mithilesh Kumar Maurya to the court. They simultaneously assert they never took him into custody under Section 170.

This raises a glaring question of Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal. If GD 058 proves Pramod was in the lock-up, why does the PIO claim Mithilesh was the one processed?

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Red Flags: Misleading Information and Fraudulent Entries 🚩

The RTI documents (Reg. No: SPMZR/R/2026/60025) reveal several red flags indicating systemic manipulation:

• Internal Contradiction of GD 057: This document begins with Pramod’s arrest but ends by listing a “Challan” for Mithilesh Maurya. This suggests the police switched identities mid-report.
• Denial of CCTV Evidence: The police denied the request for lock-up CCTV footage. They cited Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act regarding privacy. However, public interest in exposing fraud should override privacy in cases of illegal detention.
• Conflicting Signatures: Different officers printed the GD entries at different times. SI Amit Kumar and SI Avinash Prakash Rai signed these copies, raising concerns about record consistency.

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The Legal Implications of “Personation” ⚖️(Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal)

Substituting Mithilesh Maurya for Pramod Kumar Kushwaha in court filings is not a clerical error. It is a case of personation and illegal detention. The BNSS requires every arrest to include a medical exam and a clear identity record. If the person produced in court differs from the person in the lock-up, the legal process fails.

The First Appeal: Demanding Accountability 👮

The appellant filed a First Appeal (Reg. No: SPMZR/A/2026/60014) with SSP Mirzapur, Somen Verma. The appeal demands three things:

1. A disciplinary inquiry into the APIO for providing information that contradicts his own attachments.
2. Verification of identity to clarify who stood before the Magistrate on September 14, 2024.
3. Release of CCTV footage to settle the dispute between the two names.

Conclusion: Protecting the Sanctity of the Law 📢

This case is about the integrity of the General Diary. If police can switch names in official registers, no citizen is safe from arbitrary detention. The public now watches for Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal. Will the Office of the Superintendent of Police, Mirzapur investigate this discrepancy, or will they allow misleading information to stand? Justice for the individuals involved—and the integrity of the Mirzapur Police—depends on the answer.

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Next Steps for the Case:

The First Appellate Authority has 30 to 45 days to respond to this appeal. If they remain evasive, the matter will move to the State Information Commission. Citizens must use the RTI Act to hold local authorities accountable. The law must protect everyone, not just those the police choose to name.

Based on the official RTI documents and the appeal filed on March 3, 2026, here are the identification and contact details for the concerned public authorities in Mirzapur:

Public Authority & Nodal Officer Details (Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal)

• Public Authority: Superintendent of Police Office, Mirzapur.
• Nodal Officer: Manish Kumar Mishra.
• Designation: ASP Operation.
• Mobile Number: 9473567333.
• Email Address: addlspopmzr[at]gmail[dot]com.

Public Information Officer (PIO) Details

• PIO Name: Manish Kumar Mishra.
• Designation: ASP Operation.
• Mobile Number: 9473567333.
• Email Address: aspopmzp[at]gmail[dot]com.

First Appellate Authority (FAA) Details

• FAA Name: Somen Verma.
• Designation: SSP Mirzapur.
• Mobile Number: 947356XXXX (Refer to official directory for full digits).
• Email Address: spmzr-up[at]nic[dot]in.

Application & Appeal Identifiers

• RTI Request Registration Number: SPMZR/R/2026/60025.
• First Appeal Registration Number: SPMZR/A/2026/60014.
• Date of RTI Filing: 17/01/2026.
• Date of Appeal Filing: 03/03/2026.

Digital Access (Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal)

• Online RTI Portal: The status of these applications can be tracked via the Uttar Pradesh Online RTI gateway. Use the registration numbers provided above to access the status.

The specific web link details for the Superintendent of Police Office, Mirzapur and the tracking portal are as follows:

🌐 Official Web Links

• RTI Online Tracking Portal (Uttar Pradesh):rtionline.up.gov.in
  • Use this link to track Registration Numbers SPMZR/R/2026/60025 and SPMZR/A/2026/60014.
• Mirzapur Police Official Website: mirzapur.policeline.in
• District Mirzapur Official Government Portal: mirzapur.nic.in

📧 Concerned Authority Emails

• First Appellate Authority (SSP Mirzapur): spmzr-up@nic.in
• PIO / Nodal Officer (ASP Operation): aspopmzp@gmail.com or addlspopmzr@gmail.com

📱 Concerned Authority Contact (Justice or Manipulation at PS Vindhyachal)

• PIO/Nodal Officer (Manish Kumar Mishra): 9473567333
• FAA (Somen Verma): 947356XXXX (Refer to the official UP Police CUG directory for the full number)

Would you like me to draft a professional email to the SSP Mirzapur (spmzr-up@nic.in) to formally request a hearing date for your appeal?