An individual accused of rape has died while in police custody in Jhunjhunu district (Rajasthan), according to an official report.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, but details surrounding the circumstances of the death are yet to be fully disclosed. Superintendent of Police Rajashi Raj Verma stated that Gaurav Sharma, who had been in police custody since May 25, fell ill due to a heat stroke and was taken to a hospital where he died.
“The rape accused had been in police custody at Mandrela Police Station since May 25. After he fell sick, he was taken to the hospital where doctors declared him dead. Doctors said that a heat stroke was the cause of death,” he said.
SP Raj Verma further mentioned that a judicial inquiry will be initiated in the matter.
