Suicide in police custody: Govt orders Rs 1 lakh compensation to Amravati deceased’s family
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission ordered the state government to compensate the family of Sagar Thakare with Rs 1 lakh. Thakare, 24, died by suicide in August 2021 at Rajapeth police station in Amravati while in custody on rape charges. The commission found police failed to ensure safe custody, violating his constitutional right to life. Two officers received punishment.
Key Entities
Maharashtra State Human Rights CommissionSagar ThakareRajapeth police stationAmravati districtJustice AM BadarSanjay Kumar