Archive · 29 May 2025
NHRC Probes Custodial Death, Issues Notices to Jharkhand Officials
The NHRC is looking into the death of a man named Meraj Ansari while he was in police custody.
He was taken by police for questioning about a cybercrime and died shortly after.
His family says the police hurt him.
The NHRC, which protects people's rights, is now questioning the police and asking for a report.
They are also unhappy that the police didn't report the death quickly, as they should have.
NHRC took notice of alleged custodial death of Meraj Ansari.
Ansari was taken into custody on May 21st in connection with cybercrime.
Ansari died hours after being taken into custody.
Family alleges Ansari was tortured in police custody.
NHRC criticized police for not reporting the death within 24 hours.
- Who
- Meraj Ansari, the NHRC, Jharkhand Police.
- What
- NHRC issued notices regarding the alleged custodial death of Meraj Ansari.
- When
- May 21, 2025 (incident), Wednesday (NHRC cognizance).
- Where
- Palajori and Sarath police stations, Deoghar district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The cause of death is under investigation; the NHRC is examining potential human rights violations.
Family's Allegations
Police Response
Cause of Death
Family's Allegations
Family claims Meraj Ansari died due to torture in custody.
Police Response
Police state Ansari died of an ailment.
- Deceased
- Meraj Ansari
- Age
- 35
- Date of Death
- May 21, 2025
- Location
- Palajori police station, Deoghar district
- Involved Parties
- NHRC, Jharkhand Government, Deoghar Police
- Allegation
- Custodial Death and human rights violation
- Police Action
- Did not report the death within 24 hours
