23-Year-Old Found Dead in Police Custody in Odisha, Suspected Suicide
23-year-old man found dead in Odisha police custody, suicide suspected: Police
Hindustan Times
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A 23-year-old man was found dead in a toilet at a police station in Nabarangpur district, Odisha, after being arrested for allegedly abducting a minor girl. While police suspect suicide, the family claims he was beaten to death in custody and that the incident has been misrepresented.
- 01The deceased was arrested for allegedly abducting a minor girl.
- 02Police suspect the death to be a case of suicide.
- 03Family members allege he was beaten to death in custody.
- 04An investigation has been ordered by the Superintendent of Police.
- 05The body has been sent for postmortem amid family concerns.
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In Nabarangpur district, Odisha, a 23-year-old man was found dead in a police station toilet shortly after being arrested for allegedly abducting a minor girl. The Superintendent of Police, Madkar Sandeep Sampat, stated that initial investigations suggest suicide, and he has instructed the additional Superintendent of Police to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a report within 24 hours. The man was detained on Monday and was due to appear in court on Wednesday. However, his family disputes the suicide claim, alleging that he was beaten to death while in custody and that the police did not inform them before sending the body for postmortem. The situation has raised serious concerns regarding police conduct and the treatment of detainees in custody.
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This incident raises serious questions about police practices and accountability in Odisha, which could lead to public outcry and demands for reform.
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