A 58-year-old man died after he allegedly jumped from the balcony of the Bawana Police Station in Delhi, where he was called for questioning regarding the whereabouts of his son. The incident occurred on Sunday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Balraj, a resident of Bajitpur Thakran near Bawana. The son of the deceased — Rahul is involved in two cases of attempted murder as well as another case of murder and has been declared an absconder by a city court.
The police also denied allegations that the victim was beaten up at the police station.
According to Gaurav Sharma, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Outer North district, the incident took place at around 7.30 pm on Sunday when Balraj was called to Bawana Police Station.
“He was questioned about the whereabouts of his
son Rahul. Balraj was questioned in the presence of his son-in-law and a few others,” said the DCP.
“Balraj was questioned for half-and-hour and later released. He went to the
balcony of the police station and jumped from there,” said the DCP.
“Police have not recovered any suicide note. As per procedure, the Judicial Magistrate was informed. They visited the spot and informed Sub Divisional Magistrate,” said the DCP.
“The 22-year-old Rahul is involved in two cases of attempt to murder and another case of murder registered at the Bawana police station, which falls under the outer north district,” the DCP said.