UP Rape Accused Attempts Suicide, Family Alleges Police Assault
NDTV
According to police, the rape accused attempted suicide inside the bathroom of the police station by trying to hang himself using his pants.
Police on Wednesday said a rape accused brought for questioning at Ughaiti Police Station here was rushed to a hospital after he allegedly attempted suicide.
The family members of the man have alleged that he was strangulated in custody by cops.
Superintendent of Police (SP) OP Singh said Panna Lal, an accused in a rape case, was brought for questioning at Ughaiti Police Station on Tuesday night. He attempted suicide inside the bathroom of the police station by trying to hang himself using his pants.
"The accused was rescued and rushed to hospital from where he was further referred to a hospital in Bareilly district by doctors," he said.
