Mysterious Death of Pocso Convict in Kullu Jail Sparks Allegations
Pocso convict ‘electrocuted’ in jail cell, kin cry foul
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Vivek, a Pocso convict serving a seven-year sentence in Dharamsala district jail, died under suspicious circumstances, allegedly from electrocution. His family demands an independent investigation, citing delays in notification and concerns over foul play.
- 01Vivek was serving a seven-year sentence for a Pocso conviction when he died on Wednesday evening.
- 02Jail superintendent Vikas Bhatnagar reported that Vivek was electrocuted after allegedly touching the cell bars.
- 03Vivek's family was informed of his death nearly 90 minutes after it allegedly occurred, raising suspicions.
- 04The family has requested access to CCTV footage to verify the circumstances surrounding his death.
- 05Kangra SP Ashok Rattan has promised a fair investigation into the incident, including the delay in informing the family.
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Vivek, a convict under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, died in Dharamsala district jail on Wednesday evening, with allegations of foul play emerging from his family. According to jail superintendent Vikas Bhatnagar, Vivek was electrocuted inside his cell at approximately 5:34 PM. Staff reportedly heard a scream and found him unconscious, leading to his transfer to a local hospital where he was declared dead. His father, Jagdish, expressed outrage over the delay in notifying the family, as they received the call about his death around 7:05 PM. The family is demanding an independent investigation, citing concerns that proper treatment could have saved Vivek. They also wish to review CCTV footage to confirm the events leading up to his death, especially as they were informed of a prior fight involving Vivek. Kangra SP Ashok Rattan assured the family that a thorough investigation would be conducted, including examining the cause of death as determined by the postmortem report.
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The incident raises serious concerns about the safety and treatment of inmates within the Kullu jail system.
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