Lucknow, Feb. 22 -- The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has questioned the credibility of an FIR in a cow slaughter case, observing that it reads more like a "movie script" than a genuine criminal complaint. The court also sought a personal affidavit from the Bahraich superintendent of police within two weeks to explain the inconsistencies apparent in the FIR.

A division bench of Justice Abdul Moin and Justice Babita Rani passed the order on February 16 on Akbar Ali's petition challenging the FIR dated January 22 registered at the Jarwal Road police station in Bahraich.

The matter has been listed for March 16. The court further directed that if the personal affidavit is not filed, the SP shall appear in person with the records...