Gujarat HC Rebukes Police: 'Register FIR Before Investigation'

The Gujarat High Court questioned police reluctance to register an FIR regarding Zaheer Shaikh's custodial death. The 70-year-old died after alleged torture, with officers named in his dying declaration. Justice Ray stated police cannot selectively investigate without registering complaints. The state counsel claimed non-cooperation from complainants. The family alleges ongoing harassment and refuses to claim the body pending investigation.