BY ARABIAN TIMES NEWS NETWORK
In Barabanki, where justice should reign, silence screams louder than the law. For over four years, Pramod Kumar of Gayatri Nagar has fought to reclaim his stolen Toyota Fortuner (UP32 KY2611), deceitfully seized by Bindra Sweets’ owners, Pradeep and Sandeep Yadav. Despite FIRs, court orders, and appeals to top officials, including the Chief Minister and ADG, the police remain unmoved. The vehicle, now stripped and decaying in a Mahindra yard, mirrors the decay of accountability. Kumar’s struggle exposes a chilling truth: when those sworn to uphold justice ignore it, the system itself stands accused. His fight is no longer personal, it’s symbolic.
In the heart of Barabanki, a grave injustice has persisted for over four years, leaving Pramod Kumar, a resident of Gayatri Nagar, in a relentless pursuit for justice. His Toyota Fortuner, bearing the registration UP32 KY2611, was fraudulently usurped by Pradeep Yadav and Sandeep Yadav, proprietors of Bindra Sweets. Despite Kumar’s tireless efforts, the vehicle remains out of his grasp, abandoned at the Mahindra Yard on Alipur Deva Road, its number plate removed, and its condition deteriorated beyond drivability.
Kumar’s ordeal began in 2021, when the vehicle was taken under dubious circumstances. Since then, he has approached every possible avenue for redress. He filed a case (No. 862/2021) under sections 406, 323, 504, and 506 of the Indian Penal Code, marking the vehicle as critical evidence. Yet, the Barabanki police, specifically Kotwali station, have shown alarming inaction. Repeated requests to secure the vehicle at the station premises have been ignored, leaving it vulnerable to further tampering and decay.
On June 25, 2025, Kumar escalated the matter by submitting a detailed application to Mr. S.B. Shiradkar, Additional Director General of Police, Lucknow Zone. The letter (no. LZ (Shi.Pra.)/67/2025) urged the Superintendent of Police, Barabanki, to take legal action against the culprits. However, a months have passed without any update, deepening Kumar’s disillusionment with the system. The police’s silence is not just disappointing, it raises questions about their commitment to upholding justice.
The judiciary, too, has been slow to act. On November 19, 2024, Hon’ble Chief Judicial Magistrate, Barabanki, Mrs. Sudha Singh ordered the Kotwali Nagar Station Officer to investigate further following Kumar’s protest petition, with a directive to report progress by February 25, 2025. Now seven months have passed and, no report has been filed yet by the Investigating Officer, casting a shadow over the investigation’s integrity and delaying justice further.
In a final attempt to seek recourse, Kumar lodged a complaint with the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath via the CM Portal (ref. no. 40017625037703, dated June 10, 2025), highlighting the involvement of alleged land-mafia elements. Shockingly, even this plea was met with silence from the Barabanki police.
This case is more than a stolen vehicle; it is a testament to systemic failures that leave ordinary citizens like Kumar battling for their rights. The abandoned Fortuner, its engine and chassis numbers verified, stands as a symbol of stalled justice. For Kumar, the fight continues, not just for his vehicle, but for faith in a system that must serve and protect.
