Malkangiri: A youth who was detained by Haryana Police in connection with a drug peddling case and lodged in a hotel in Malkangiri town was found dead Monday morning, triggering tension in the locality. The deceased was identified as Tanup Dey of MV-65 village in the district.
According to sources, Hansi Police of Haryana apprehended Dey from MV-65 village Sunday night in connection with a cannabis smuggling case. He was initially taken to Kalimela police station and later produced before a court at MV-79.
The police reportedly sought permission from the court to take him to Haryana on remand. After obtaining the necessary permission, the team reportedly arranged accommodation for Dey at a hotel in Malkangiri town as it was late at night.
However, he was found hanging inside the hotel room Monday morning, according to reports. Dey’s family members and locals alleged that he had been assaulted by the police and that his death was being portrayed as a suicide, though these allegations could not be independently verified.
The incident sparked tension at Malkangiri police station, where the Haryana Police personnel were present. A large number of locals gathered outside the station, demanding an impartial probe and the arrest of the cops allegedly involved.
The Malkangiri Police have initiated an investigation into the incident.
