Rajveer Singh Yadav was wrongly arrested due to a clerical error that swapped his name with his brother's, leading to a 17-year legal battle. Despite police admitting the mistake early on, the case dragged through the courts, devastating Rajveer's life and his family's well-being. A Mainpuri court has finally acquitted him, ordering action against the negligent officers responsible for his suffering and lost opportunities.
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