Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Man Dies in Police Custody After Molestation Allegations
A 25-year-old man named Rahul Manjhi died while in police custody.
He was arrested after being accused of misbehaving with a minor girl.
Police say he was found dead in the lockup toilet, possibly by hanging himself.
His family believes there was foul play and wants an investigation.
Police are looking into the death, including the possibility of officer negligence.
An investigation and post-mortem are underway to determine exactly how he died.
A 25-year-old man died in a police lockup in Jharkhand.
He was arrested on molestation charges.
Police claim he committed suicide by hanging in the toilet.
His family has alleged foul play and demanded a fair investigation.
Police are investigating the death and will conduct a post-mortem.
- Who
- Rahul Manjhi, a 25-year-old man.
- What
- Manjhi died in police custody.
- When
- Tuesday morning
- Where
- Murhu police station lockup in Khunti district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Manjhi was arrested on molestation charges and was found dead, allegedly by suicide.
Manjhi Family
Police Authorities
Cause of Death
Manjhi Family
The family believes foul play was involved and demands a thorough probe.
Police Authorities
Police state the death appears to be suicide by hanging and are investigating.
- Deceased
- Rahul Manjhi
- Age
- 25
- Location
- Murhu police station, Khunti, Jharkhand
- Allegation
- Molestation of a minor girl
- Cause of Death
- Apparent suicide by hanging