Autopsy Reveals 34 Injuries on BSF Constable Who Died in NCB Custody
Autopsy report of BSF constable who died in NCB custody reveals 34 wounds
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The autopsy report of Jaswinder Singh, a Border Security Force constable who died in Narcotics Control Bureau custody, revealed 34 injuries, including severe blunt force trauma. The report indicates that 24 wounds were days old, while nine were inflicted shortly before his death, raising serious concerns about the circumstances of his detention.
- 01Jaswinder Singh had 34 injuries on his body, indicating severe physical trauma.
- 02The autopsy report states 24 wounds were 2-4 days old, with nine inflicted within 24 hours of his death.
- 03The NCB claims Singh died from cardiac events, while his family alleges he was tortured.
- 04Rights activists describe the injuries as indicative of systematic torture.
- 05Singh was detained based on alleged links to drug smuggling, with claims of interrogation leading to his death.
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The autopsy report of Jaswinder Singh, a 30-year-old Border Security Force constable, revealed 34 injuries on his body, indicating severe blunt force trauma. The report, conducted at Civil Hospital in Amritsar, Punjab, states that 24 wounds were approximately 2 to 4 days old, while nine injuries were inflicted within 24 hours of his death on March 20. Singh was detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on allegations of links to Pakistani drug smugglers while returning home to Diwangarh village, Jammu. The NCB claims he died of cardiac events after developing chest pain during interrogation, but his family alleges he was tortured in custody. Rights activist Sarbjit Singh Verka described the injuries as indicative of a systematic “third-degree” assault, with evidence suggesting repeated strikes with a rod or cane. The case raises serious questions about the treatment of detainees by law enforcement agencies in India.
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This incident raises serious concerns about police conduct and detainee treatment in India, potentially leading to calls for reform in law enforcement practices.
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