22-Year-Old Found Dead at Delhi Rehab Centre Amid Allegations of Assault
Man found dead at Delhi rehab centre; police rule out foul play, family alleges assault
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Prince Kumar, a 22-year-old man, was found dead at a drug de-addiction centre in Rohini, New Delhi. While police suspect deteriorating health due to substance abuse as the cause of death, his family alleges he was assaulted, citing bruises on his body. An inquiry is ongoing.
- 01Prince Kumar was found dead at a privately operated drug de-addiction centre in Rohini, New Delhi.
- 02Police reported no signs of foul play, attributing the death to severe liver illness linked to substance abuse.
- 03Family members, particularly his brother, claim to have seen multiple bruises on Prince's body, suggesting he was assaulted.
- 04The police have reviewed CCTV footage from the centre and surrounding areas as part of their investigation.
- 05This incident follows a history of violence at drug de-addiction centres in the region, including a stabbing incident earlier this year.
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A 22-year-old man, Prince Kumar, was discovered dead at a drug de-addiction centre in Rohini, New Delhi, early Saturday morning. The police received a call from the centre around 6-7 am, reporting an emergency. Upon arrival, they found Kumar unresponsive on his bed, with his body showing signs of having turned blue. Medical staff later declared him dead, suggesting severe liver illness caused by substance abuse as the likely cause. However, his family disputes this, alleging he had been assaulted, pointing to bruises on his neck, arms, and legs. Police have stated that initial investigations revealed no signs of foul play, and an inquiry is ongoing. They have also checked CCTV footage from the centre and nearby areas. This case raises concerns, as it follows previous violent incidents at similar facilities in the area, highlighting ongoing issues within drug rehabilitation services.
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The incident raises serious concerns about the safety and treatment of patients in drug rehabilitation centres in Delhi.
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