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Jaipur: Three cops suspended, 30 sent to police lines after man dies in Barwada police station | Jaipur News
JAIPUR: The entire staff of Barwada police station in Sawai Madhopur district was removed on Sunday, a day after a 55-year-old man allegedly died in police custody. While the SHO and three policmen were suspended on Saturday, the entire staff was sent to police lines on Sunday.
According to police, Bhajan Lal Meena had a confrontation with his cousin’s family on Friday and Saturday in which both the parties used batons and iron rods against each other.
Meena’s family alleged that police had been unfair and did not hear their version. On Saturday, police brought Meena to the police station where he suddenly fell down and became unconscious. “It is yet to be learnt how he fell down and became unconscious. He was rushed to a primary health centre from where he was sent to the district hospital. After his health deteriorated, he was rushed to SMS Hospital where he succumbed to injuries. We have suspended three policemen including the SHO and have sent 30 others to police lines for a fair investigation in the case,” said Sawai Madhopur SP Sudhir Chaudhary.
After his death, his family initially accused police of atrocities. However, on Sunday evening, the deceased’s brother lodged an FIR of murder against the rival family members. “Under what circumstances he fell down at the police station and did he get any fresh injury at the police station are a few things which would be probed through investigation. Also, it would be seen if his previous injuries led to his death or he was thrashed at the police station as well,” said a senior officer of Sawai Madhopur police on the condition of anonymity.
Initially the family members were reluctant of post mortem. However, on Sunday after noticing action against police officers the post mortem was conducted and funeral took place in the evening.
According to police, Bhajan Lal Meena had a confrontation with his cousin’s family on Friday and Saturday in which both the parties used batons and iron rods against each other.
Meena’s family alleged that police had been unfair and did not hear their version. On Saturday, police brought Meena to the police station where he suddenly fell down and became unconscious. “It is yet to be learnt how he fell down and became unconscious. He was rushed to a primary health centre from where he was sent to the district hospital. After his health deteriorated, he was rushed to SMS Hospital where he succumbed to injuries. We have suspended three policemen including the SHO and have sent 30 others to police lines for a fair investigation in the case,” said Sawai Madhopur SP Sudhir Chaudhary.
After his death, his family initially accused police of atrocities. However, on Sunday evening, the deceased’s brother lodged an FIR of murder against the rival family members. “Under what circumstances he fell down at the police station and did he get any fresh injury at the police station are a few things which would be probed through investigation. Also, it would be seen if his previous injuries led to his death or he was thrashed at the police station as well,” said a senior officer of Sawai Madhopur police on the condition of anonymity.
Initially the family members were reluctant of post mortem. However, on Sunday after noticing action against police officers the post mortem was conducted and funeral took place in the evening.
