SULTANPUR (26 February 2026) — A constable assigned to Uttar Pradesh’s emergency response service, Dial 112, has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody following allegations of sexual exploitation. The arrest took place after a woman from a village in Sultanpur district filed a formal complaint at the Baldirai police station, detailing a pattern of abuse by the officer.
Allegations and Police Response
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the victim accused the constable of leveraging his position to subject her to sexual exploitation. While the specific duration of the alleged misconduct was not immediately disclosed, investigators confirmed that the woman provided detailed testimony regarding the incidents.
Key administrative and legal steps taken include:
- The Arrest: Following a preliminary verification of the complaint, the Baldirai police took the constable into custody on Wednesday evening.
- Judicial Remand: The accused was produced before a local magistrate on Thursday, who ordered his transfer to judicial custody pending further investigation.
- Medical Examination: As per standard procedure in cases of sexual offences, the victim has undergone a mandatory medical examination to assist with forensic evidence gathering.
Departmental Consequences
The Superintendent of Police (SP) Sultanpur has reportedly taken a stern view of the matter, given the constable’s role in a public-facing emergency service. In addition to the criminal proceedings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the officer is expected to face immediate suspension and a departmental enquiry.
Dial 112 is the primary emergency response system in Uttar Pradesh, designed to provide immediate police assistance to citizens in distress. The involvement of an officer from this specific unit has sparked concerns regarding the internal monitoring of personnel assigned to emergency duties.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “UP 112 constable arrested in sexual exploitation case in Sultanpur” (26 February 2026)
- Dainik Jagran: “Constable posted in Dial 112 sent to jail for exploitation of woman” (26 February 2026)
- Amar Ujala: “Sultanpur: Case against UP 112 constable; victim alleges harassment” (26 February 2026)
- Sultanpur Police: Official Media Briefing on BNS Case Registration (26 February 2026)
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