Conflict Between Two Investigative Agencies: NCB & State Police; Rajasthan High Court Transfers Investigation To CBI As A Neutral Agency

Jodhpur, July 26, 2024 - In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the transfer of two conflicting FIRs between the State Police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing the need for an independent and neutral investigation. The case highlights a deepening conflict between the state and central agencies over an alleged drug operation in Jodhpur. Case Background The petitioners,…