A 32-year-old tribal man allegedly dedicated suicide in police custody in Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, following which 4 personnel, together with the station in cost, had been suspended, an official stated on Saturday.
The deceased, Dharmendra, was held by Pandhana police on Friday after a stolen bike was seized from him, Khandwa Superintendent of Police Manoj Rai stated.
“He was saved within the police station lock-up the place he hanged himself from the window utilizing a quilt. He was taken to Pandhana hospital after which to the district hospital the place docs declared him useless.” he stated.
“A probe by the Extra Superintendent of Police (ASP) discovered negligence on the a part of the Pandhana police station in-charge, a sub inspector and two constables. All 4 have been suspended. A judicial inquiry has been ordered,” the SP knowledgeable.
Dharmendra hailed from Khargone and was residing in Indore.
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