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Nagpur custodial death under scanner; Crime Branch begins probe, CID may take over

Nagpur: The death of fraud accused Amit Bhagat, who allegedly consumed poison while being taken into police custody in Nagpur’s Hudkeshwar police station jurisdiction, has triggered a major controversy. In view of the sensitive nature of the custodial death, the preliminary inquiry has reportedly been handed over to the Nagpur Crime Branch. Officials are also…

Nagpur: The death of fraud accused Amit Bhagat, who allegedly consumed poison while being taken into police custody in Nagpur’s Hudkeshwar police station jurisdiction, has triggered a major controversy. In view of the sensitive nature of the custodial death, the preliminary inquiry has reportedly been handed over to the Nagpur Crime Branch. Officials are also…

Source: Nagpur Today