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Crime
Disabled Man Dies After Custody Assault While Selling Gutka
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Jul 2026, 11:34 AM
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A disabled man was found dead after being assaulted in custody while attempting to sell gutka.
A disabled man was arrested for selling gutka, a form of smokeless tobacco, when authorities discovered him in the act. While in custody, he was reportedly assaulted by prison staff. The injuries sustained during the assault led to his death, according to police statements. The incident has sparked outrage among local communities and advocates for the rights of disabled persons. Authorities are reportedly investigating the circumstances surrounding the assault and the subsequent death.