Archive · 22 May 2025
Man Dies After Mob Attack and Police Custody
A man from West Bengal, Md.
Alam Giri, was suspected of theft and attacked by a mob in Sambalpur.
The police were called, and he was taken into custody.
Despite initial checks showing no injuries, he later fell unconscious and died in custody.
The police are investigating the cause of death and awaiting the autopsy report to determine whether the attack caused internal injuries.
The police are also looking into a previous theft case involving the victim.
Md. Alam Giri, a 28-year-old man, died in police custody in Sambalpur.
Giri was allegedly beaten by locals on suspicion of theft.
The incident occurred in Motijharan, Sambalpur.
Police recovered two stolen phones from Giri.
An autopsy will determine if the assault caused the death.
- Who
- Md. Alam Giri, locals, and the police.
- What
- A man died after being attacked by a mob and taken into police custody.
- When
- The attack occurred on Wednesday, and he died on Thursday.
- Where
- Motijharan, Sambalpur
- Why
- He was suspected of theft.
- Victim
- Md. Alam Giri, 28 years old
- Location
- Motijharan, Sambalpur
- Cause of initial encounter
- Suspected theft
- Police Action
- Took Giri into custody
- Pending Investigation
- Autopsy to determine cause of death
- Previous Case
- Giri was recently released on bail in another theft case