Unnao Rape Survivor Approaches CBI, Seeks FIR Against Former Probe Officer

New Delhi: The survivor of the 2017 Unnao rape case has approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), requesting the registration of a fresh FIR against the police officer who had investigated the case initially. In her complaint, the survivor alleged that the then investigating officer worked “hand in glove” with former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was later convicted in the case.

According to the survivor, the investigating officer failed to perform his duties impartially and instead acted in a manner that allegedly favoured Sengar during the early stages of the investigation. She has urged the CBI to examine the conduct of the officer and take appropriate legal action based on the findings.

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The survivor has also expressed concerns over her safety and that of her family members. In her representation, she stated that she and her family are facing threats from various quarters. She claimed that these threats have created a sense of fear and insecurity, adding to the distress she has already endured over the years.

Her move to approach the CBI comes at a time when the case has once again drawn national attention. Recently, the Delhi High Court granted conditional bail to Kuldeep Singh Sengar and suspended his life sentence. The development has led to widespread disappointment and anger among sections of the public, activists and political leaders.

Sengar, a former legislator from Uttar Pradesh, was convicted in the Unnao rape case and sentenced to life imprisonment. The High Court’s decision to grant him conditional bail has been strongly criticised by various groups, who have raised concerns about justice for the survivor and the message such decisions send in cases involving serious crimes.

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In response to the bail order, activists and leaders from the Congress party staged protests near Parliament. Demonstrators gathered to express their opposition to the court’s decision and to demand continued accountability in the case. During the protests, several participants were detained by the Delhi Police, officials said.

The demonstrations highlighted the continued public outrage surrounding the case and the broader concerns related to crimes against women and the legal process. Protesters said they were seeking justice for the survivor and opposing what they described as a setback to accountability.

Meanwhile, the legal proceedings related to the bail order are set to continue. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the matter on Monday, which is expected to bring further clarity on the legal status of Sengar and the implications of the High Court’s order.

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The survivor’s decision to move the CBI against the former investigating officer adds another dimension to the case. By seeking an FIR, she has called for scrutiny of the role played by law enforcement during the initial investigation. Her plea underscores allegations that procedural lapses and bias may have occurred at an early stage of the case.

The Unnao rape case has remained one of the most high-profile criminal cases in recent years, drawing sustained attention from courts, political parties and civil society. Developments in the case have frequently sparked debate over the handling of sensitive investigations and the protection of survivors.

As the Supreme Court prepares to hear the matter and the CBI considers the survivor’s complaint, attention remains focused on how the legal process will unfold. Authorities have not yet commented publicly on the specific allegations made against the former investigating officer.

The outcome of the survivor’s plea and the forthcoming court hearing are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the next phase of legal proceedings in the case.