Man dies in custody in Kanpur; 14 police officers suspended

March 19, 2016 16:23

A 32-year-old man, who was arrested in a theft case, died in custody following which 14 police officers were suspended and a magisterial probe ordered into the incident.

While the police claimed that the deceased Zeeshan fell ill due to a suicide attempt and subsequently died, his relatives alleged that he was beaten to death and pelted stones at the police station. "The accused, Zeeshan, a resident of Keshigao, was arrested after he was suspected to be involved in a theft case on Wednesday.

He was rushed to hospital after he fell ill due to a suicide attempt, but later succumbed," SP Pushpanjali Singh said.

He said a case has also been registered on the basis of statements by the victim's relatives against the Special Operation Group team, which had arrested Zeeshan, an inspector and three other police officials. 14 police officers including an inspector who were present during the incident were also suspended.

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