Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Man Dies in Jharkhand After Custody Escape; Sparks Political Tension
In Ramgarh, Jharkhand, a man named Aftab Ansari died after running from the police.
He was accused of sexually assaulting a woman and was caught by a right-wing group before being handed over to police.
He escaped police custody by jumping into a river, and his body was later found.
A police officer and three constables were suspended for their actions.
A member of a political party was arrested for posting a video, leading to protests by other party members who are seeking his release and an investigation into the incident.
A man died in Ramgarh, Jharkhand after escaping police custody.
The man, Aftab Ansari, was detained on charges of sexually assaulting a tribal woman.
Ansari escaped by jumping into the Damodar river and his body was later recovered.
A police officer and three constables were suspended for dereliction of duty.
A BJP MLA protested the arrest of a party member related to the case.
- Who
- Aftab Ansari, police officials, and members of a political party.
- What
- Aftab Ansari died after escaping police custody.
- When
- The incident occurred in Ramgarh, Jharkhand on an unspecified date in July.
- Where
- Ramgarh, Jharkhand.
- Why
- The circumstances of Ansari's escape and death are under investigation.
Demand for Justice
Political Concerns
Investigation
Demand for Justice
Those responsible for Ansari's death should be arrested.
Political Concerns
Demanding release of a BJP member and impartial probe
- Victim
- Aftab Ansari
- Location
- Ramgarh, Jharkhand
- Charge
- Sexual assault
- Incident
- Death after escaping police custody
- Police Action
- Officer-in-Charge and 3 constables suspended