Chhattisgarh man kills himself inside police station; 10 cops suspended

The dead man identified as Krishna Sarathi was arrested from Domhat village on Wednesday morning after his father-in-law lodged a complaint of domestic violence against him.

Updated on: Jun 27, 2019, 09:56:50 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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A 30-year-old man accused of beating his wife committed suicide in police custody in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district on Wednesday, prompting authorities to suspend ten policemen.

A 30-year-old man accused of beating his wife committed suicide in police custody in Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district, prompting authorities to suspend ten policemen. (HT/Representative Image)

The dead man identified as Krishna Sarathi was arrested from Domhat village on Wednesday morning after his father-in-law lodged a complaint of domestic violence against him.

Police said that Sarathi, a resident of neighbouring Balrampur district, visited his in-law’s place on Tuesday to meet his wife Sundarmani. Sarathi had a fight with his wife and he beat her up.

Sarathi was found hanging from the gate of the lockup with a bed sheet given to him by the police. He was rushed to the Surajpur district hospital, where doctors declared him dead, superintendent of police (SP) Surajpur Girija Shankar Jaiswal said.

“A magisterial inquiry has been ordered in the custodial death and ten policemen, including the SHO (station house officer), have been suspended. The deceased Sarathi was arrested following the complaint of domestic violence,” Jaiswal said.

“Acting on a complaint, Sarathi was arrested by Chandora police from Balrampur district and was brought to the police station where he committed suicide on Wednesday morning,” Jaiswal said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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