Madhya Pradesh: Youth arrested in Kidnapping case dies in Police Custody
First Published: 2nd November, 2022 8:00 IST
A 19-year-old youth, accused of kidnapping a minor reportedly died in police custody at the Jaisinagar Police Station in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday. The deceased
A 19-year-old youth, accused of kidnapping a minor reportedly died in police custody at the Jaisinagar Police Station in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Kritesh Patel, a resident of Semra Gopalman village in the district.
According to reports, Kritesh was arrested and taken into custody by the police on Monday after being charged with kidnapping a minor.
Meanwhile, the youth’s family alleged that he died as a result of being beaten up by the police and the girl’s family.
As per reports, his father stated that Kritesh’s health condition was absolutely fine and was not suffering from any kind of illnesses.
Kritesh eloped with a girl and his father himself reached Bhopal along with the police and handed him over to them. The girl’s family and the police drove them away and they beat up Kritesh, who later died, Kritesh’s father.
Also Read: SC to hear PIL for judicial probe on Morbi bridge collapse on Nov 14
However, additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Vikram Singh told ANI that the youth died in police custody at Jaisinagar police station.
“SP has written a letter to the District Judge for judicial inquiry. The actual reason for Kritesh’s death will get clear after the judicial inquiry. Further action will be taken accordingly,” said ASP Vikram Singh .
The investigation into this matter is underway. Further information is awaited.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live IMD issues red alert for Delhi; temperature likely to touch 44 degrees
19th May 2024
Live “Support of Meghalaya’s people has been our strength throughout”, DGP LR Bishnoi’s heartfelt speech on his retirement
19th May 2024
Live 12 new species of orchids and 2 new varieties of wild jasmine discovered in Sikkim
19th May 2024
Live Mukesh Ambani to host Anant-Radhika’s second pre-wedding function on a grand cruise ship: Check details
19th May 2024
WE RECOMMEND
IMD issues red alert for Delhi; temperature likely to touch 44 degrees
Senior IMD scientist Naresh Kumar said that the current situation will prevail for the next week.
19th May 2024Mukesh Ambani to host Anant-Radhika’s second pre-wedding function on a grand cruise ship: Check details
The Ambani family will reportedly host the second pre-wedding function on a cruise ship off the coast of South France.
19th May 2024
Lok Sabha elections: Heavy security checks in Mumbai ahead of fifth phase of voting
Security forces have intensified vigil in Mumbai, a day before the metropolitan city is set to go into polls in the fifth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections on Monday (May 20). The city remains under tight security cover as large-scale spot checks are being carried out by stationary and mobile teams. The city remains under […]
19th May 2024
Bihar: Shahi litchi of Muzaffarpur to remain costly due to heatwave spells
The heatwave conditions swept across various districts of Bihar.
19th May 2024
“Swati Maliwal ka Sach”: AAP attacks Maliwal after purported clip from day of “assault” goes viral
In a post on social media platform X, AAP stated, "Swati Maliwal ka sach (Swati Maliwal's truth)." The post refers to a news story with a purported video clip of the Rajya Sabha MP and security personnel at CM Kejriwal's house on May 13. Delhi Police say that the video is yet to be authenticated by them.
17th May 2024