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Accused Of Harassing Girl, 9, Dies By Suicide In UP Station
Rajendra Prasad, 62, died by suicide inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh hours after being arrested for sexually harassing a nine-year-old girl. Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Dr Arvind Kumar said…
The Story in Brief
Rajendra Prasad, 62, died by suicide inside a police station in Uttar Pradesh hours after being arrested for sexually harassing a nine-year-old girl. Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Dr Arvind Kumar said Prasad was taken into custody on Sunday from his village Sindhar. The incident has triggered questions about custodial oversight.
According to NDTV, the accused had been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The police have not yet disclosed how Prasad managed to hang himself while in custody. An investigation has been ordered to determine if any negligence occurred.
The Indian Opinion
A suicide in custody, even of an accused child harasser, demands a thorough inquiry. Some will blame the police for lax supervision; others might deflect by focusing solely on the gravity of the crime. The truth lies in procedure: was the standard check on belongings ignored, were cells unmonitored? The video footage and the magisterial inquiry report will settle the real question, whether it was an act of guilt or a failure of the system.
Source: ndtv.com
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