Archive · 4 Jul 2025
CBI Arrests SI in Guna Custodial Death Case; 2 Cops Sought
Imagine a man named Deva died while he was in police custody.
The police said he had a heart attack, but his family didn't believe it.
The Supreme Court was concerned that the local police weren't investigating fairly and that they might be protecting their own officers.
So, they gave the case to the CBI, a different investigative agency.
The CBI has now arrested one police officer, and they are looking for two more.
Deva's family had been preparing for his wedding when he was arrested.
CBI arrested a Madhya Pradesh sub inspector in Guna custodial death case.
The arrest followed the Supreme Court criticizing the MP Police for lack of arrests.
The Supreme Court transferred the probe to the CBI in May due to concerns of biased investigation.
Searches are ongoing to find two more policemen involved in the case.
The victim, Deva Pardhi, died in custody after being arrested for alleged theft.
- Who
- CBI, Madhya Pradesh police, Deva Pardhi, and Gangaram Pardhi.
- What
- CBI arrested a sub-inspector in connection with the custodial death of a man in Guna.
- When
- The arrest happened after the Supreme Court criticized the local police in July 2024.
- Where
- Guna, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The arrest was made due to suspicions of unfair investigation and possible shielding of police officers by local authorities.
- Victim
- Deva Pardhi
- Incident
- Custodial death
- Location
- Guna district, MP
- Agency Investigating
- CBI
- Arrested Officer
- SI Devaraj Singh Parihar
- Allegation against victim
- Theft
- Date of death
- July 13, 2024