A Muzaffarpur court has issued non-bailable warrants against nine police personnel for failing to appear as witnesses in a 2018 robbery conspiracy case. The court has directed senior officials to ensure their production.

  • A Muzaffarpur court issued NBWs against nine police officers.
  • The case dates back to 2018 involving an alleged robbery plot.
  • Officers repeatedly failed to appear despite summons and bailable warrants.
  • The court has ordered the Muzaffarpur SSP and Saraiya SHO to produce the witnesses.

In a significant development regarding judicial accountability, a court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has issued non-bailable warrants (NBW) against nine police personnel. The judicial action stems from their repeated failure to appear as prosecution witnesses in a criminal case that has been pending since 2018.

Additional District and Sessions Judge-11, Dr. Kishor Kunal, passed the order on September 10, expressing dissatisfaction over the persistent absence of the witnesses. The court has specifically directed the Saraiya Station House Officer (SHO) and the Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to ensure that the named officers are produced before the court for the upcoming proceedings.

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Historical Background of the Case

The legal battle traces back to the night of September 17, 2018. According to the original prosecution records, the Saraiya police conducted a raid at the Bhagat Singh High School field in Manikpur following intelligence regarding a planned criminal gathering. The police alleged that seven to eight individuals, armed with weapons, had assembled to plot a robbery.

During the operation, several suspects were apprehended, and a loaded country-made pistol along with live cartridges were recovered. The accused were charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Sections 399 and 402, as well as the Arms Act. While the case against the civilians moved forward, the involvement of the police as witnesses became a bottleneck.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the failure of law enforcement officers to fulfill their duties as prosecution witnesses creates a massive loophole in the criminal justice system. When the very individuals responsible for investigating a crime fail to substantiate it in court, it delays justice for victims and provides a procedural escape route for the accused.

The judicial system cannot function effectively if the primary investigators refuse to participate in the trial process.

The list of police personnel facing the warrants includes Sub-Inspectors Md Allauddin, Sattrudhan Sharma, and Yogendra Kumar Singh, BMP Havildar Sanjay Sharma, Constables Abhay Kumar Singh, Azhar Khan, and Rahul Kumar, along with driver Radhakant Prasad and Investigating Officer Anil Kumar. All are associated with the Saraiya police station.

Did You Know?: A non-bailable warrant is a much more serious legal instrument than a bailable one, as it gives the police the authority to arrest the individual without the immediate option of bail from the lower court.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why were the warrants issued specifically against police officers?
They were named as prosecution witnesses but failed to appear in court despite multiple summons and bailable warrants issued since May 2025.

2. When is the next hearing for this case?
The case is scheduled for prosecution evidence on October 28.