Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Four De-Addiction Centre Employees Arrested in Havildar Death
Four workers at a de-addiction centre in Meerut were arrested.
The case concerns the death of an Army havildar named Lalit.
His mother told police that he was beaten at the centre.
She filed a complaint on September 22.
Police said the workers were responsible for watching patients.
The workers reportedly said Lalit tried several times to leave at night.
Police said an argument and fight happened, followed by an assault.
Investigators are still collecting evidence and considering further legal action.
Police arrested four employees of Aashi Foundation De-Addiction Centre in Meerut over the alleged assault death of Army havildar Lalit.
The arrested employees were identified as Sudhir Kumar, Sagar, Dashrath and Karanveer.
Lalit’s mother filed a complaint on September 22, alleging he was assaulted at the facility and died on September 18.
Police said the accused claimed Lalit repeatedly tried to leave the centre at night after becoming restless.
According to police, an argument and scuffle followed, and the employees allegedly assaulted Lalit in anger before his death.
- Who
- Four employees of Aashi Foundation De-Addiction Centre—Sudhir Kumar, Sagar, Dashrath and Karanveer—were arrested in connection with the death of Army havildar Lalit.
- What
- They were arrested over the alleged assault death of Lalit at the de-addiction centre.
- When
- Lalit died on September 18; his mother filed a complaint on September 22, and the arrests were reported on September 25.
- Where
- Aashi Foundation De-Addiction Centre in Vedvyaspuri, Meerut.
- Why
- Police allege the employees assaulted Lalit after an argument and scuffle when he repeatedly tried to leave the facility.
Police Allegation
Accused Employees’ Account
Events leading to death
Police Allegation
Police allege the employees assaulted Lalit after an argument and scuffle at the centre, causing his death.
Accused Employees’ Account
According to police, the employees told investigators that Lalit was restless and repeatedly tried to leave the facility at night, leading to the argument and scuffle.
Evidence and responsibility
Police Allegation
Lalit’s mother alleged in her complaint that he was assaulted at the de-addiction centre, and police arrested four employees.
Accused Employees’ Account
Police said the employees’ statements are still being verified and that evidence is being collected before further legal action.
- Deceased
- Lalit, an Army havildar
- Arrested
- Sudhir Kumar, Sagar, Dashrath and Karanveer
- Facility
- Aashi Foundation De-Addiction Centre
- Location
- Vedvyaspuri, Meerut
- Date of death
- September 18
- Complaint date
- September 22
- Investigation status
- Police said evidence is being collected and further legal action is underway.