Court criticises Gurugram police over Yuvraj Manchanda murder investigation

A Gurugram court has criticized the city's police department for procedural failures in the Yuvraj Manchanda murder investigation. The court raised specific concerns about how the investigation was conducted and evidence was handled, questioning the legitimacy of key investigative steps.

The bench questioned how a body could be cremated while still bearing personal belongings, a significant procedural lapse. Additionally, the court highlighted the absence of postmortem videography during the autopsy, which is a standard protocol in murder investigations. The court also noted discrepancies between two autopsy reports filed in the case, suggesting inconsistencies in the medical examination documentation.

These procedural lapses have prompted the judicial scrutiny of the investigation's overall conduct and the police department's evidence preservation protocols. The court's criticism underscores concerns about how the Gurugram police handled critical stages of the murder investigation.