The Supreme Court directed that the SIT should consist of women police officers and be headed by an officer of the rank of commissioner or inspector general. File
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The Supreme Court on Friday (April 24, 2026) directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to constitute a special investigation team to probe the case of a four-year-old girl, who was allegedly raped and killed in Ghaziabad last month.
Observing that the victim’s parents were dissatisfied with the probe conducted by Ghaziabad police, a Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant said the special investigation team (SIT) should be notified preferably on Friday (April 24) or by 11 a.m. on Saturday (April 25).
Published – April 24, 2026 03:15 pm IST
