Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Custodial Death in Uttar Pradesh

Family members of Irfan, who died in police custody in Sambhal, accuse the police of causing his death by not allowing essential medicines. Police deny allegations, citing CCTV evidence. Irfan was involved in a monetary dispute reported by his aunt. The post-mortem will clarify the cause of death.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Sambhal(Up) | Updated: 20-01-2025 23:30 IST | Created: 20-01-2025 23:30 IST
Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Custodial Death in Uttar Pradesh
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In Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, tensions are rising as family members of a man named Irfan claim he died in police custody due to negligence. They allege that police denied him timely access to critical medication.

However, authorities refute these claims, asserting that Irfan was allowed his medicines, and the incident was documented via CCTV at the police outpost.

The deceased, who was involved in a financial dispute reported by his aunt, will undergo a post-mortem to determine the precise cause of death.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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