In-charge of Assam's Khelmati police station suspended after mysterious death in custody

After the mysterious death of a detainee under police custody, the in-charge (IC) of the Khelmati Police Station in Assam’s Lakhimpur district has been placed under suspension.

Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh on Thursday in a post on his official X handle informed that IC Dipankar Changmai, along with an on-duty sentry at the time of the incident, has been placed under suspension.



He further stated that an independent inquiry has been ordered by the Additional SP of Biswanath into the matter. “Reference death in police custody at Khelmati OP District, North Lakhimpur - 1. IC of Khelmati OP has been placed under suspension along with on duty sentry at time of incident. 2. Independent Enquiry has been ordered by Addl SP Biswanath. 3. All mandatory provisions of law & directions of NHRC/AHRC are being followed 4. DIG NR has been directed to proceed to Khelmati immediately."

There is outrage and tension in Lakhimpur following the death of a detainee inside the Khemati Police Station on Wednesday night.

Arsabh Ali (42), was reportedly detained by the police in connection with a mobile theft. Police sources said that the accused suddenly fell ill inside the police station premises and collapsed on the floor, which subsequently led to his death.