Custodial death ignites protests in Agartala
A custodial death in Agartala has sparked protests, with locals saying 58-year-old Kailash Roy was wrongfully arrested and mistreated by police.
Roy and his son were picked up for allegedly obstructing a court staff member, but his family believes the arrest was just to pressure his absconding son to surrender.
The incident has put a spotlight on how detainees are treated in custody.
If torture is proven, it will be treated as illegal
After Roy's death, his family and neighbors gathered at the NCC police station, demanding justice and alleging he was assaulted while in custody.
Police say Roy died from chest pain in jail, but a post-mortem will confirm what really happened.
SDPO Subrata Barman assured that if wrongful arrest or torture is proven, it will be treated as illegal.
The case has many questioning police conduct and human rights protections.