Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Man Dies by Suicide After Alleged Police Torture, Extortion
A man named Jeet Kumar died by suicide in Kanpur, India, after he was allegedly tortured and extorted by police officers.
After a family dispute, he was called to the police station, where officers demanded ₹50,000.
He couldn't pay the full amount.
The police officers have been suspended.
An FIR has been filed against them and Jeet’s wife, along with her father.
Local BJP MLA Saroj Kuril brought attention to the case.
Jeet Kumar died by suicide after alleged police torture.
Police officers demanded ₹50,000 from the victim.
Two police officers were suspended in connection with the incident.
The victim was called to the police station following a family dispute.
An FIR has been registered against the officers, victim's wife and father-in-law.
- Who
- Jeet Kumar, Sub-Inspector Gaurav Shalya, Head Constable Ravi, Jeetu’s wife and father-in-law.
- What
- Two policemen were suspended, and an FIR was filed against them and others for abetting the suicide.
- When
- The incident occurred before Jun 10, 2024.
- Where
- Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- Jeet Kumar died by suicide allegedly due to police torture and extortion.
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Allegations of Police Misconduct
Police Brutality
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Allegations of Police Misconduct
Victim's father alleged third-degree torture and humiliation.
Collusion
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Allegations of Police Misconduct
Victim’s father blamed Jeetu’s in-laws for colluding with the police.
- Victim
- Jeet Kumar (Jeetu)
- Victim's Age
- 40 years old
- Location
- Kotra village, Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh
- Police Involved
- Sub-Inspector Gaurav Shalya, Head Constable Ravi
- Alleged Crimes
- Abetment of suicide, extortion, torture
- Amount Demanded
- ₹50,000
- FIR Filed Against
- Sub-Inspector, Head Constable, Jeetu’s wife Suman, father Ramkishor
