UP Shocker: Protesters Vandalise Azamgarh Police Station Over Alleged Custodial Death Of A 28-Year-Old Man (VIDEO)

UP Shocker: Protesters Vandalise Azamgarh Police Station Over Alleged Custodial Death Of A 28-Year-Old Man (VIDEO)

Violent protests erupted in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on March 31, following the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rinku while in police custody. Detained for allegedly making indecent remarks, Rinku was found deceased, hanging in the police station bathroom.

Aditi SuryavanshiUpdated: Monday, March 31, 2025, 08:12 PM IST
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UP Shocker: Protesters Vandalise Azamgarh Police Station Over Alleged Custodial Death Of A 28-Year-Old Man (VIDEO) | (Photo Courtesy: X/@SachinGupta)

Azamgarh: A wave of violent protests erupted in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh on March 31, following the suspicious death of 28-year-old Rinku while he was in police custody. Rinku, detained for allegedly making indecent remarks towards a girl, was found deceased, hanging in the police station’s bathroom.

While the police assert that the death was a suicide, Rinku's family alleges custodial murder. The incident triggered a violent backlash, with a local mob attacking the police station, vandalising vehicles, and engaging in stone-pelting. The police resorted to lathi-charge to take control of the situation.

Several videos of the altercation went viral on social media. Have a look at it here:

As per reports, the deceased's family members have disputed the police’s suicide claim, questioning how such an incident could occur within the confines of a police station under constant supervision.

The dissemination of this news cause immediate public outrage, leading to a large-scale protest outside the police station. Demonstrators voiced their grievances against the administration, and the protest quickly turned violent.

In response to the allegations, the Azamgarh police suspended station In-charge Kamlesh Patel, a sub-inspector, and a constable. Authorities also said that there will be an impartial investigation.

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