Archive · 30 Jul 2025
23 Cops Suspended After Custodial Death of Murder Accused
A man named Lokesh Suman was arrested for murder and put in jail.
His family said they couldn't see him.
Suman got very sick in jail and died.
His family believes the police hurt him.
Because of this, the police chief suspended 23 officers, including the head of the police station.
Now, a judge will investigate what happened to find out exactly what caused Suman's death.
23 police personnel, including the SHO, were suspended following a custodial death.
Lokesh Suman, 26, was arrested for the murder of Babulal Meena, whose body was found last Tuesday.
Suman's family was not allowed to meet him while in custody at Kishangarh Police Station.
Suman's condition deteriorated in custody, and he died at a hospital.
A judicial inquiry has been ordered into the death, prompted by allegations of custodial torture.
- Who
- 23 police personnel including the SHO, and Lokesh Suman (deceased).
- What
- 23 police personnel were suspended, and a judicial inquiry was ordered following the death of a murder suspect in custody.
- When
- The death occurred in custody, and the suspensions and inquiry were announced Tuesday.
- Where
- Kishangarh Police Station in Kota, Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- Due to the custodial death of Lokesh Suman and allegations of mistreatment.
Family's Perspective
Police Perspective
Custodial Torture
Family's Perspective
Lokesh Suman was beaten in custody.
Police Perspective
The police did not mistreat Suman.
- Victim
- Lokesh Suman
- Age
- 26
- Accusation
- Murder of Babulal Meena
- Police Station
- Kishangarh Police Station
- Number of Suspensions
- 23
- Inquiry Type
- Judicial