Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Ex-IPS Officer on Hunger Strike
A former police officer named Amitabh Thakur is on a hunger strike in jail.
He wants the police to show him videos from cameras that were there when he was arrested and kept in custody.
He thinks the police might be hiding something.
He was arrested because of some land deal that happened a long time ago.
He believes in the court system and is waiting for his bail hearing.
He started his protest on Thursday and says he will continue until he gets the videos.
Former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur is on an indefinite hunger strike in Deoria jail.
He demands CCTV footage of his arrest in Shahjahanpur and custody at Deoria Sadar Kotwali.
Alleges evidence destruction to protect police personnel.
Arrested on December 10, 2025, in connection with a 1999 land deal.
Bail application hearing scheduled for Saturday.
- Who
- Amitabh Thakur, former IPS Officer
- What
- Indefinite hunger strike demanding CCTV footage of arrest and custody
- When
- Started on December 12, 2025
- Where
- Deoria jail, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Alleging evidence destruction and non-availability of CCTV footage
- Name
- Amitabh Thakur
- Occupation
- Former IPS Officer
- Location
- Deoria, Uttar Pradesh
- Demand
- CCTV footage of arrest and custody
- Arrest Date
- December 10, 2025
- Bail Hearing
- Scheduled for Saturday
- Allegations
- Evidence destruction to protect police personnel