Saralnama5 days after being detained, a 24-year-old man slit his throat in police custody at Manikpur station, Pratapgarh, UP. Shivam Singh, from Jamaithi in Kunda, was held for questioning in a theft case., he cut his throat in the lockup. Police rushed him to AIIMS Raebareli. His condition is critical. The family alleges police harassment during the 5-day detention. SP Deepak Bhuker suspended the Station Officer and ordered an inquiry by CO Kunda Amarnath. ASP West Brijnandan Rai said the weapon used and circumstances are under investigation. Shivam had previously been jailed for bike theft. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 12:46 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 5 days after being detained, a 24-year-old man slit his throat in police custody at Manikpur station, Pratapgarh, UP
- Shivam Singh, from Jamaithi in Kunda, was held for questioning in a theft case
- On 24 Aug, he cut his throat in the lockup