Disabled person reportedly thrashed by police, dies

UP: The dispute over monetary issue resulted in the death of a disabled person. The deceased is identified as Vimal Kumar (40). This incident took place in Sadar area of Hathras Town, UP.

According to the report published in Jantaka Reporter, the person was reportedly thrashed by cops. After the incident, angry local residents staged protests.

As per the details of the incident, police had approached Kumar and started fighting with him.

Giving the details of the investigation, Mr. Jai Prakash, Hathras Superintendent of Police said that an FIR has been registered in the case. Mr. Prakash also informed that he had recommended District Magistrate Rama Shankar Maurya for a magisterial investigation into the incident.

It may be mentioned that Kumar was the native of Nagla Bhoja. He used to sell eggs.

Investigation is going on.