This story is from January 11, 2021

Patna: Man’s death in police custody sparks protests

An angry mob on Sunday protested outside the Gaurichak police station here a day after the alleged custodial death of one Dharmendra Manjhi (30). Manjhi, who was arrested on charges liquor smuggling on Saturday, had died while being taken to police station from court. Police had cited Manjhi’s ill health for his death.
Patna: Man’s death in police custody sparks protests
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PATNA: An angry mob on Sunday protested outside the Gaurichak police station here a day after the alleged custodial death of one Dharmendra Manjhi (30). Manjhi, who was arrested on charges liquor smuggling on Saturday, had died while being taken to police station from court. Police had cited Manjhi’s ill health for his death.
A crowd of more than 250 people, especially from Chipura and neighbouring villages, gathered outside the police station and burned tyres to register their protest.
The protests started at 7am and continued till 11am. The protesters also pelted stones targeting the police station, forcing cops to remain inside till reinforcement reached there from different police stations.
Police said locals also blocked the Patna-Gaya main road, disrupting traffic for more than three hours.
SDO Nitin Kumar Singh, assistant SP Sandeep Singh, Masaurhi SDPO Sonu Kumar Rai, block development officer and circle officer of Sampatchak reached the spot with police forces to bring the situation under control.
City SP (east) Jitendra Kumar said there was no visible external injury mark on body of Manjhi to suggest that he was tortured by police. “Manjhi was probably ill. His family has also not alleged any foul play on part of the police,” he said, adding the autopsy of Manjhi’s body was conducted at the Nalanda Medical College and Hospital.
“All processes were video-recorded as per National Human Rights Commission guidelines,” he said, adding Manjhi was a resident of Chipura village.
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