Telangana: Suspect In Theft Case Dies In Police Custody

In Telangana , a suspect who was detained in connection with an investigation into a theft case at Tukaramgate police station died under suspicious circumstances in police custody.

According to sources, the incident occurred on the 25th of April, Tuesday night. The man identified as Chiranjeevi, a resident of LB Nagar was detained by the police in connection with a case of theft that was registered at Tukaramgate police station.

Under police custody, Chiranjeevi allegedly complained of health issues and collapsed in the police station. The constables shifted him to the Gandhi Hospital, where he died.

Soon after knowing about the death of the man, the relatives rushed to the hospital and staged a protest against the police station. The relatives and friends of the victim demanded justice for Chiranjeevi and staged a protest at the DCP (North) office.

However, they were dispersed by police personnel, whereas the police ordered a inquiry behind the death of the detained accused in the theft case Chiranjeevi.