NHRC notice to DGP on death of Cuddalore prisoner

Despite treatment at the govt Kattumannarkovil hospital, he was declared dead by the doctors, a NHRC release said.

In the notice, the Commission called for a detailed report including Inquest Report, Post-mortem Examination Report and report of the Magisterial Enquiry conducted in the matter, within six weeks.

The Commission has observed that due to negligence of the police personnel, an accused, who was in their custody, lost life, which amounts to violation of his human rights. According to the media reports today, the 24-year-old victim, a resident of Oorithiraisolai area in Cuddalore district, was arrested by the police as he had allegedly withdrawn Rs 1,200 with stolen ATM cards. He was taken into custody but later hanged himself inside the station.

As per old records, the deceased had a cheating case against him at Karur Town Police Station. Action has been taken against two police personnel for negligence in duty, the notice added.