Archive · 18 Jul 2025
NHRC Issues Notice in Delhi Suicide Case Involving Police Torture
A man in Delhi died after he was taken into custody by the police.
Reports say he was hurt while in custody and possibly given electric shocks.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is now looking into this, to see if the police did something wrong.
The NHRC wants to know what happened and if the man's rights were broken.
NHRC issued notice to Delhi Police Commissioner regarding a suicide.
The man died by suicide after alleged physical torture in police custody.
The victim was taken into custody on July 10 for a theft complaint.
The media reported the victim had injury marks and possibly electric shocks.
The NHRC is seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
- Who
- A contract employee at IP University.
- What
- A man died by suicide after alleged police torture.
- When
- The suicide occurred on July 11, 2025, after being taken into custody on July 10.
- Where
- Dwarka North police station in Delhi.
- Why
- The reasons for the suicide are under investigation; however, allegations of police torture exist.
Allegations
Investigation
Police Conduct
Allegations
Victim was subjected to physical torture and electric shocks while in custody.
Investigation
Police actions are under investigation.
- Victim's Occupation
- Contract employee at IP University
- Location
- Dwarka North police station, Delhi
- Date of Suicide
- July 11, 2025
- NHRC Action
- Issued notice to Delhi Police Commissioner
- Allegation
- Physical torture and electric shocks in custody
- Residence
- Nangli Vihar, Delhi
- Reason for Custody
- Theft complaint
