A 36-year-old man, Sheikh Sahadat, arrested on July 21 under various sections of the Arms Act, died in police custody on Sunday in north-west Delhi’s Subhash Place police station, a senior officer said.
According to the police, Sahadat’s health deteriorated around 6.30 a.m. on Sunday, after which he was immediately rushed to a hospital where he was declared brought dead.
However, the deceased’s family members accused the police of beating him up in the lockup and alleged that they were not allowed to meet him. They also sought an impartial probe into the matter.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North West) Jitendra Meena said a procedural inquiry by a magistrate had been initiated in the matter. When asked about action against the officers involved, the DCP said, “Action will be taken as per the findings of the inquiry. Since it’s not an internal police inquiry, there is no chance of them influencing it in any way.”
Mr. Meena said Sahadat and four others were apprehended near Netaji Subhash Place in a case under various sections of the Arms Act on July 21 and arrested a day later. While a court sent the other accused to judicial custody, Sahadat, a resident of Jahangirpuri’s H Block, was remanded in police custody for interrogation. The DCP added that the accused was medically examined before being locked up for the night, as per norms…
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