Man’s Suicide in Police Custody Prompts NHRC Sou Motto Action In Delhi
(Judicial Quest News Network)
Delhi 18, July, 2025- NHRC Serves notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, requesting a comprehensive report on the incident within a fortnight
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report concerning the alleged suicide of a man on 11th July, 2025, following claims of physical torture while in police custody at Dwarka North Police Station, Delhi. According to reports, the individual had been detained on 10th July, 2025, for questioning related to a theft complaint filed by a female supervisor.
A suicide note has been recovered. The victim was a resident of the Nangle Vihar area of Delhi and was working as a contract employee with the IP University.
The Commission has noted that, if accurate, the media report highlights a serious violation of the victim’s human rights. As a result, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, requesting a detailed report on the incident within two weeks.”
According to the media report, carried on 12th July, 2025, the victim had injury marks on his body. He was also given electric shocks, due to which there was swelling in his ear. Reportedly, he was taken to the hospital by the family members, from where he was referred to the Indira Gandhi Hospital for further treatment. The next day, the victim was found hanging in his room.
