Two cops suspended in alleged torture case after youth commits suicide in Aligarh

Aligarh: Two policemen including an inspector were on Saturday suspended and a case was filed against them following suicide by a youth who was allegedly tortured during police interrogation in connection with a theft case here. Anshul Mishra (21) ended his life on Friday triggering protests from local residents. According to the complaint filed by the family of the deceased, he was picked up for interrogation by the police a day after an incident of chain snatching on 5 June. He was allegedly kept in police custody for three days and subjected to "third degree torture". He was released from police custody three days later after the complainant of the theft case clearly denied his involvement in the chain snatching case, the complaint said. Two days ago, however, Anshul was again called up by the police for questioning. His family members said that after returning from police station he appeared highly disturbed and yesterday morning he reportedly consumed some poison and died shortly after. As news of the incident spread, a large group of protesters gathered outside his house in Ghanshyampuri and blocked the road till last night. The protesters, however, decided to call off their agitation after senior police officials assured them that action will be taken against the guilty policemen and all efforts will be made to provide financial aid to the Anshul's family. Senior Superintendent of Police Luv Kumar told reporters today that Inspector Kamal Singh Yadav and an another policeman has been suspended and an inquiry instituted into the incident, which would be conducted by the SP (City) Atul Srivastava.