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Man Dies in Police Custody in West Champaran, Six Officers Suspended
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:31 AM
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A man died while in police custody in West Champaran district of Bihar, prompting the suspension of six constables.
A man died while being held in police custody in West Champaran district of Bihar, authorities said. The death was reported by local officials who confirmed that the individual was in the custody of the district police at the time of the incident.
Following the incident, the Bihar Police suspended six constables who were on duty at the police station where the death occurred. The suspension order was issued by the district superintendent of police as a precautionary measure pending a formal inquiry.
The state government has directed a senior investigating officer to probe the circumstances surrounding the death. Human rights groups have called for a transparent investigation and for accountability to prevent further custodial fatalities.
Following the incident, the Bihar Police suspended six constables who were on duty at the police station where the death occurred. The suspension order was issued by the district superintendent of police as a precautionary measure pending a formal inquiry.
The state government has directed a senior investigating officer to probe the circumstances surrounding the death. Human rights groups have called for a transparent investigation and for accountability to prevent further custodial fatalities.