Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Youth Dies in Custody; Noonmati Police Face Protests
A young man named Arjun Sharma was arrested for allegedly kidnapping someone.
He was held by the police for a short time and then sent to jail.
While in jail, he became very sick and was taken to the hospital, where he passed away.
People are now upset and want to know what happened, so they are asking for a full investigation.
The police say they will look into it and share all the findings, but they are awaiting the results of a post-mortem examination to find out the exact cause of death.
A young man named Arjun Sharma died in judicial custody after being arrested for a kidnapping case.
The arrest occurred on June 10 following a complaint lodged at Noonmati Police Station on June 6.
Police reported that Sharma showed no signs of illness or injury during police remand.
Sharma's health deteriorated while in judicial custody, and he was admitted to GMCH, where he later died.
Public outcry and protests erupted, demanding a thorough investigation into the circumstances.
- Who
- Arjun Sharma, the police, and protesters.
- What
- A young man died in judicial custody after being arrested for a kidnapping case.
- When
- Sharma was arrested on June 10, his health deteriorated on June 11, and he later died. Protests occurred on Wednesday night.
- Where
- Noonmati Police Station and GMCH in Guwahati.
- Why
- The exact cause of death is unknown and pending a post-mortem examination, but public concern and protest arose due to the death while in custody.
Police
Public/Protesters
Circumstances of Death
Police
Sharma died in judicial custody, not police custody. All medical checks during police remand showed no issues.
Public/Protesters
Public demands a thorough and transparent investigation, suspecting foul play or neglect by authorities.
- Victim
- Arjun Sharma
- Arrest Date
- June 10
- Complaint Date
- June 6
- Location of Death
- GMCH, Guwahati
- Police Station
- Noonmati Police Station
- Nature of Arrest
- Kidnapping case