Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Mysterious Custodial Death Sparks Family Claims Of Police Foul Play
Rahul was an accused person who died while he was in police custody.
His family believes he was killed by the police.
His mother said Rahul called his father for help from a police station.
She said the family was later told he was being sent to Ghatal.
When she reached the hospital, she said his body was already cold.
The family also questioned whether hospital equipment was working.
Police officers reportedly gave different explanations for how Rahul died.
One mentioned hanging with his pants, while another mentioned a head injury.
Rahul died while in police custody, according to the report.
His family alleged that police beat him to death and demanded accountability.
Rahul’s mother said he called his father from Chandrakona police station asking to be rescued.
Family members said Rahul’s body was cold when they reached the hospital and alleged he had already died.
Police accounts reportedly differed, with one officer citing hanging by his pants and another citing a fatal head injury.
- Who
- Rahul, his family, and police officers are involved.
- What
- Rahul died in police custody under disputed circumstances.
- When
- Rahul reportedly called his father the previous night; the report gives no specific date.
- Where
- The incident involved Chandrakona police station and a hospital; Ghatal was also mentioned.
- Why
- The cause of death is disputed, with Rahul’s family alleging custodial assault and police accounts reportedly differing.
Family’s Allegations
Reported Police Accounts
Cause of death
Family’s Allegations
Rahul’s family alleged that police beat him to death in custody.
Reported Police Accounts
Police officers reportedly gave explanations involving hanging with his pants or a fatal head injury.
Condition at hospital
Family’s Allegations
Rahul’s mother alleged that he had already died before reaching the hospital and that no machine was working.
Reported Police Accounts
The report does not provide a single consistent police explanation addressing the family’s hospital claims.
- Deceased
- Rahul
- Family’s allegation
- Rahul was beaten to death in police custody.
- Reported phone call
- Rahul reportedly asked his father to save him while at Chandrakona police station.
- Family’s hospital claim
- Rahul’s mother said his body was cold when she reached the hospital.
- Police account one
- One officer reportedly said Rahul died by hanging with his pants.
- Police account two
- Another officer reportedly said Rahul died after hitting his head.