Man Dies After Police Questioning in Drunken Brawl Case; Family Alleges Custodial Torture
A 28-year-old man detained by MGR Nagar police for questioning in a drunken brawl incident died the day after his release. His family alleged he died from custodial torture, though police have not confirmed the cause of death. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
R. Venkatesan, a 28-year-old driver from Nesapakkam, was taken into police custody on Monday evening after creating a disturbance while intoxicated on a public road. He was questioned at MGR Nagar police station and released the same night after providing a written undertaking, accompanied by his parents. The following day, when he failed to wake up, his family called emergency services, and medical staff declared him dead upon examination. While his family members have alleged that custodial torture caused his death, the exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed. Police have initiated a further investigation into the incident.
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The exact cause of death as determined by medical examination or autopsy; specific allegations or evidence of torture provided by family members; official police statement on the allegations; whether an autopsy was conducted or is pending.
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- The HinduCenter
Man dies after returning from police inquiry
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