Man Arrested in Rape and Murder Case Commits Suicide in Police Custody

Samadhan Koli, arrested in Maharashtra for the rape and murder of his girlfriend Arti Chandravanshi, allegedly committed suicide in police custody. Koli was found hanging in the police station toilet. A departmental inquiry has been initiated, and the case will be handed over to the CID.

A man arrested in connection with a rape and murder case allegedly committed suicide in police custody in Maharashtra's Chandrapur district on Sunday, police confirmed. The individual, identified as Samadhan Koli, who was in his 20s, was discovered hanging in the toilet of Warora police station around 8.30 am, according to an official statement.

Koli had been detained for the alleged rape and murder of his girlfriend, Arti Chandravanshi, at Anandwan on June 26 and was remanded in police custody until July 4. The police official elaborated, ''Koli went to the toilet and used a shoelace to hang himself from the door. A departmental inquiry is already underway, and necessary actions will be taken against any police personnel found negligent on duty. Following the required formalities, the case will be handed over to the CID,'' he added.

Arti Chandravanshi, aged 24, was found dead with multiple stab wounds at her Anandvan residence on June 26. Subsequent investigations led to Koli's apprehension the next day. The probe revealed that the accused had allegedly purchased knives online, and raped and attacked the woman while she was alone at home, the official stated.

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