Chhattisgarh ASP Suspended After Custodial Death

The Chhattisgarh government has suspended Additional Superintendent of Police Vikas Kumar following the custodial death of 27-year-old Prashant Sahu, who was detained amid violence linked to the murder of a local deputy sarpanch. Sahu's death occurred shortly after he was hospitalized for health issues, raising allegations of police brutality, which former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has strongly condemned. In response to public outcry, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for Sahu's family and stated that investigations into the incident are ongoing. Reports indicate that injury marks were found on Sahu's body during the post-mortem, and other detainees also exhibited signs of physical abuse. The incident has intensified political tensions, with demands for accountability against the police. The government has initiated further inquiries to address the allegations of misconduct within the police force.