Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, Aug 8: A day after alleged custodial death of a youth in Police Station Katra, SSP Reasi today ordered attachment of the SHO concerned as family members of the deceased and locals held a strong protest demanding thorough investigation into the case.
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According to an order by SSP Reasi Mohita Sharma, Inspector Nishant Gupta has been attached in District Police Lines Reasi with immediate effect and consequently, PSI Rajat Sahni of PS Katra shall function as Incharge Police Station Katra, till further orders.
As already reported, 25-year old Anmol Dogra, son of Puran Chand, resident of Maitial, Ward number 13, Katra, had died in police custody at Police Station Katra on Wednesday. In a theft case, he along with two others was detained on Tuesday evening and next day morning, he was found hanging in the lock-up.
Even as the District administration has already ordered a Magisterial inquiry to probe the custodial death, family members of the deceased and locals held strong protest for the second consecutive day demanding fair investigation into the matter.
The grieving family members, supported by a large number of locals, assembled at the Katra main road and protested demanding justice and accountability. Accusing the police of negligence and foul play, they insisted on a thorough investigation into the incident.
The protesters were pacified to disperse off after the SSP ordered attachment of the SHO concerned.
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