Tensions flared in Patna Civil Court as Andhra Pradesh police endured a public tongue-lashing for arresting IPS officer Sunil Nayak sans warrant. Holding the reins as Bihar’s IG for Home Guards and Fire Brigade, Nayak was picked up Monday over a 2021 custodial matter under IPC Section 307, involving former Narasapuram MP K. Raghurama Krishna Raju.
The arrest at his Shastri Nagar residence around 6 PM led straight to court, where the Andhra contingent crumbled under scrutiny. Devoid of warrant or case diary, their remand plea was shot down instantly. Local SP Bhanu Pratap pointed out the delayed 6:20 PM notice to the station, flouting the pre-arrest notification mandate.
From the judiciary’s lens, this constituted a clear technical foul, undermining trust in inter-state operations. Nayak’s release marks a victory for protocol, exposing gaps in Andhra’s execution despite the gravity of allegations.
This high-profile mishap reverberates through law enforcement corridors, prompting reviews of cross-jurisdictional arrests. It reminds all that procedural rigor is non-negotiable, especially when pitting states against each other.
As Andhra licks its wounds, the focus shifts to rectifying documents for a potential retry. Nayak’s ordeal underscores the checks and balances safeguarding officers from hasty pursuits. In India’s complex policing landscape, such judicial interventions maintain equilibrium, ensuring fairness prevails.