A two-member panel of the BJP, Dr Krishna Murti Bandhi and Saurabh Singh, while briefing media on Sunday claimed that the circumstantial evidences, photographs and statements confirmed the custodial death of Krishna Sarthi, of Changora on June 26 as a case of murder.
Sarthi (30) of state’s northern region Balrampur, had reportedly committed suicide by hanging in Changora police station (District Surajpur) lock up on June 26, 2019 and later Station House Officer including 10 police station staff were suspended.
Saurabh Singh said the deceased’s father and sister before the panel said that he was physically assaulted by police and his body had several injury marks and black spots.
Police had arrested deceased Krishna based on the complaint of his wife and his father-in-law due to family dispute. The police had arrested him at nine in the morning and he was declared dead at around 12.30 noon, said Saurabh Singh.
Leader of Opposition Dharamlal Kaushik said government should register offence under IPC section 302 (punishment of murder) and 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) against the 10 suspended police personnel of Changora PS, while government should also announce compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the family.