Archive · 6 Jun 2025
NHRC Investigates Auto Driver's Custodial Death in Hyderabad
Imagine a man who was having problems with his wife, so she took him to the police station for help.
Sadly, the man died while he was there.
Now, a big group that looks after people's rights, called the NHRC, wants to know what happened.
They've asked the head of the police in Telangana for a report.
Some people say the police hurt the man, but the police say they didn't and have even showed a video to prove it.
NHRC issued a notice to Telangana DGP regarding an auto driver's custodial death.
The incident occurred at Rajendranagar police station on May 13.
The auto driver's wife brought him to the police station to resolve marital issues.
Allegations include police brutality using rubber belts.
Police deny the accusations, citing CCTV footage as evidence.
- Who
- The NHRC, Telangana DGP, an auto driver, and the police.
- What
- An auto driver's custodial death and subsequent NHRC investigation.
- When
- May 13 (Incident) and the present (NHRC investigation).
- Where
- Rajendranagar police station
- Why
- To investigate allegations of police brutality leading to the auto driver's death.
Allegations of Police Brutality
Police Perspective
Use of Force
Allegations of Police Brutality
Police are accused of beating the auto driver with rubber belts.
Police Perspective
No police excesses occurred, supported by CCTV footage.
- Location
- Rajendranagar police station
- Date of Incident
- May 13
- Victim's Age
- 35
- Timeframe for report
- Two weeks
- Victim's Occupation
- Auto driver