Allahabad HC orders probe into alleged illegal detention and ₹14 lakh jewellery theft at Unnao police station

The Allahabad High Court Division Bench of Justices Rajnish Kumar and Babita Rani has ordered the Superintendent of Police, Unnao to investigate allegations of illegal detention and theft at Police Station Hasanganj. The petitioner claimed he was detained without charges from 27–30 July 2026 and that jewellery worth ₹14 lakhs, ₹35,000 cash, two mobile phones and ammunition were stolen by police personnel.

The Court directed preservation and examination of CCTV footage from the police station for the relevant period. The footage and inquiry report are to be produced before the Court along with the government's counter-affidavit. The Additional Government Advocate was given three weeks to file its response, followed by one week for any rejoinder.

The Court issued notice to the opposite parties, treating the matter as requiring substantive consideration of the serious allegations.