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This article discusses the death of a scrap shopkeeper after police custody, with serious allegations against the police regarding beatings and bribery.
In Saharsa district, there is a big concern about the police’s actions after a scrap shopkeeper died following his release from custody. The man, Manoj Kumar Sah, was reportedly beaten while in police custody, and his family is accusing the police of demanding a bribe.
Manoj, aged 45 and living in Gandhi Path, ran a junk shop in Saurabazar. His family claims that police took him from his shop two days ago, saying he was needed for questioning. They allege he was arrested on suspicion of buying stolen goods and was pressured for a bribe of two lakh rupees.
The family says when Manoj could not pay, he was brutally beaten at night, which caused serious injuries. They first took him to Sadar Hospital and later to a private nursing home, but he unfortunately passed away during treatment on Wednesday morning.
The Saurabazar police have denied these allegations. They claim that Manoj was already suffering from serious heart and kidney diseases before his arrest. Police say he was allowed to go home when his health worsened and dismissed the assault claims as false.
After Manoj’s death, many locals and family members gathered at the hospital to protest against the police. They are threatening to block roads and cause disturbances if their concerns are not addressed. The family has requested a post-mortem to determine the cause of death, which will reveal if it was due to the alleged beating or his pre-existing health issues.
Summary:
- A scrap shopkeeper died after police custody in Saharsa.
- Family alleges police brutality and a bribe demand.
- Police deny the allegations, citing the man’s health issues.
- Local protests are happening against the police actions.
- A post-mortem has been requested to investigate the cause of death.
