Archive · 26 May 2025
HC to State on Latehar Minor's Death in Custody
A court in Jharkhand is looking into the death of a young person while they were in the police's care.
The court decided to investigate on its own.
The court has told the government to explain what happened by a certain date.
A young boy named Durgesh Mahto, who was 15, was found dead after being taken into custody.
His mother claims he was hurt and died as a result.
There are also claims that the police asked for money to let him go.
The court will hear more about this case at a later date.
The Jharkhand High Court addressed the death of a minor in Latehar police custody.
The court took suo moto cognizance of the case.
The state government was directed to file a response by June 24.
A minor, Durgesh Mahto, was found dead after being in police custody.
Allegations include assault and a demand for a bribe by police officers.
- Who
- Jharkhand High Court and State Government
- What
- The Jharkhand High Court took suo moto cognizance of a minor's death in Latehar police custody and directed the state government to file a response.
- When
- The court will take up the case on June 24.
- Where
- Latehar, Jharkhand
- Why
- Due to the seriousness of the minor's death in police custody and allegations of police demanding a bribe.
- Victim
- A minor, Durgesh Mahto (15)
- Location of Incident
- Latehar police custody
- Court Action
- Suo moto cognizance and directive to file a response.
- Next Hearing Date
- June 24
- Allegations
- Custodial death, third-degree methods, and bribe demand
- Police Station Involved
- Mahuatanr police station