Archive · 14 Aug 2025
MP Police Investigating Claims of Torture by Detained Men
Three men in India, who are part of the Dalit community, say they were hurt badly by police while they were arrested and held.
They were arrested because they were accused of breaking statues of gods.
Their families say the police beat them and pulled out their nails.
The police say they will check into the families' claims.
They said the men were checked by a doctor before being sent to jail, and that they have evidence that the men broke the statues.
The police are now doing their own investigation to find out what really happened.
Madhya Pradesh police are investigating allegations of custodial torture of three Dalit men in Dewas.
The men were arrested on August 6 for allegedly vandalizing religious idols.
Families allege severe physical assault, including nail extraction, during custody.
Police presented the accused in court after a medical examination and they were sent to jail.
An independent investigation has been ordered by SP Puneet Gehlot.
- Who
- Ravi Ajmeri, Ritesh Ajmeri, and Ritesh Sinam (accused); Madhya Pradesh Police.
- What
- Investigation into allegations of custodial torture of three Dalit men.
- When
- The men were arrested on August 6th; the families made allegations after bail.
- Where
- Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India, at the Bawadia police station.
- Why
- The investigation is to determine if the men were subjected to physical assault and torture while in police custody after being arrested for allegedly vandalizing religious idols.
Allegations of Abuse
Police Response
Nature of Custodial Treatment
Allegations of Abuse
The families of the accused allege severe physical assault and torture, including nail extraction.
Police Response
Police deny the allegations, stating the accused underwent medical examinations and the arrest was based on evidence.
- Accused
- Ravi Ajmeri, Ritesh Ajmeri, Ritesh Sinam
- Arrest Date
- August 6
- Location
- Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
- Allegations
- Custodial torture, nail extraction
- Charge
- Vandalizing religious idols
- Investigation Status
- Independent investigation ordered