A central New Delhi police station took over eight hours to register a First Information Report for a youth suffering from multiple pellet injuries across his body, including his eye and near his heart. Despite roaming for a month, the victim and his family faced prolonged delays before law enforcement documented the case. The delay highlighted broader systemic hurdles citizens face when seeking justice across police stations nationwide. It was alleged that police officers were willing to file the case, but final approval was withheld until intervention from top officials, including the Home Secretary and the Union Home Minister, ultimately allowing the FIR to be registered.
