Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Allahabad HC Seeks UP Govt's Reply in Dalit Man's Custodial Death
A man named Hira Lal, who was from a lower caste, died while in police custody in India.
His family says the police hurt him, but the police claim he had a heart attack.
The Allahabad High Court is now looking into this.
A group has asked the court to make an independent investigation into how the man died, and they want money for the family.
The court has asked the government to explain what happened.
The man was arrested from his home, and his family wasn't allowed to see him.
After his death, the police quickly disposed of his body.
The family believes the man died due to police violence.
The court will continue to hear the case.
Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to respond in a case of a Dalit man's death in police custody.
The man, Hira Lal, was taken from his home by police in May.
Family alleges he died due to custodial torture, while police claim heart attack.
Petitioners demand a high-level inquiry and compensation of Rs 25 lakh.
The body was not given to the family and was cremated by police.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh government, Hira Lal's family
- What
- Hearing a petition regarding the death of a Dalit man in police custody.
- When
- May 27 (detention), September 18 (PTI report)
- Where
- Nawabganj police station, Prayagraj, India
- Why
- To investigate the death of Hira Lal in police custody and determine the facts surrounding the case.
Family's Perspective
Police's Perspective
Cause of Death
Family's Perspective
Death was due to custodial torture.
Police's Perspective
Death was due to a heart attack.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Deceased
- Hira Lal, a Dalit man
- Location
- Nawabganj police station, Prayagraj
- Petitioners
- Adivakta Manch and two others
- Compensation Demanded
- Rs 25 lakh
- Hearing Date
- October 10 (next hearing)