Tragic Death of Chandigarh Woman During Police Check Raises Questions
Chandigarh woman dies during late-night police checking near Sector 18-19 divider
Hindustan Times
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A 50-year-old woman, Chhaya, died after collapsing during a late-night police check in Chandigarh near the Sector 18-19 divider. While police attribute her death to pre-existing health issues, her family questions the circumstances, prompting a post-mortem examination to determine the cause.
- 01Chhaya, a resident of Bapu Dham colony, collapsed during a police checking operation.
- 02Police reported no force was used, attributing her death to pre-existing health conditions.
- 03Family members allege possible manhandling, despite police denying these claims.
- 04CCTV footage is said to support the police's account of the events.
- 05A theft of cable reported nearby connects to the incident.
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Chhaya, a 50-year-old woman from Bapu Dham colony in Chandigarh, collapsed during a police checking operation near the Sector 18-19 divider around 2:10 AM on April 30. Police stated that she had serious pre-existing health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and asthma, and that no force was used during the incident. Despite this, her family has raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding her death, alleging potential manhandling. The police have denied these allegations, citing CCTV footage that corroborates their version of events. A post-mortem examination has been ordered to clarify the cause of death. Additionally, a theft complaint regarding a cable was reported from a nearby office, with police recovering the stolen materials from the scene.
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The incident raises concerns about police conduct during operations and the health of individuals with pre-existing conditions in stressful situations.
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