The deceased youth was identified as Altaf<\/a>, son of Chand Mian, a resident of Nagla Sayyed Ahroli of the Sadar Kotwali area. The youth was kept in the lockup of Sadar Kotwali of Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh and was found dead under suspicious circumstances on Tuesday, November 9. He was accused of eloping with a girl and had been detained for interrogation. The police have called his death a suicide. The family of the youth, however, is alleging murder.<\/p>\n The incident was reported from Ahrauli Village in Kasganj, where police had taken the youth named Altaf into custody from his house at 8 pm on November 8, for interrogation in relation to a missing girl.<\/p>\n As per information, almost 22 hours later, on November 9 at around 6 pm, the family of Altaf received information that their son had died in the police lockup.<\/p>\n Altaf’s father said: “I handed over my son to the police on Monday evening. Barely 24 hours later, I was informed that he had hanged himself.”<\/p>\n During the investigation, five police personnel, including Kotwali in-charge Virendra Indolia, Senior Sub Inspector Chandresh Gautam, Nadrai Gate Outpost Incharge Vikas Kumar, cop Ghanendra Singh, constable Saurabh Solanki have were suspended.<\/p>\n Rohan Pramod Botre, SSP Kasganj speaking on the matter, had said the youth was brought for questioning on the charge of kidnapping a girl. He said the youth asked to go to the bathroom after which he allegedly died by suicide. He added that the matter was being investigated.<\/p>\n Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi has reached Lucknow today. Priyanka Gandhi commented on the suspicious death of the youth who died in the custody of Sadar Kotwali of Kasganj.<\/p>\n Priyanka said, “We have sent a delegation to Kasganj. After looking at the report and the situation, we will comment on this further.”\u00a0 She visited the family and sources say she will be giving them 30 lacs and ensuring them of all help possible.<\/p>\n Tehseen Poonawalla, activist tweeted, “The Congress General Secretary and in charge of UP Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ji will be meeting the family members of #Altaf who died in the Uttar Pradesh police custody. The Congress General Secretary and incharge of UP Smt. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra ji will be meeting the family members of #Altaf<\/a> who died in the Uttar Pradesh police custody.#Altaf<\/a> #JusticeForAltaf<\/a><\/p>\n — Tehseen Poonawalla Official ?? (@tehseenp) November 10, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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