Hathras kidnap accused dies by suicide in police custody; 2 cops suspended

HATHRAS: A man accused of kidnapping a minor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide in police custody, superintendent of police Chiranjeev Nath Sinha said in a statement on Friday.According to the police, the incident took place on Thursday when the accused hanged himself in the restroom of the police station. The station inspector and the duty constable have been suspended. "Accused Chandrapal was summoned. Chandrapal expressed the need to use the restroom. He was accompanied by a PRD personnel and a guard. Under unexpected circumstances, he hanged himself in the restroom. The sentry immediately informed the police station, and Chandrapal was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. A case has been registered against the station inspector and the duty constable under relevant sections, and both have been suspended with immediate effect. The CCTV footage from the police station has been secured, and all necessary legal actions are being ensured," SP Sinha said.According to Hathras Police, the accused, Chandrapal, was a resident of Ghaziabad and had allegedly lured and abducted a 16-year-old girl. A complaint was received on April 18, following which a case was registered at Chandpa police station under relevant sections.An investigation into the custodial death is underway, and further details are awaited.(With agency inputs)