Alleged Police Brutality in Gujarat Leads to Suspending Two Personnel

A 21-year-old man, Karansinh Malaji Jadeja, from Gujarat's Dwarka district, consumed herbicide on August 18, allegedly due to police brutality. Over 10 days later, Karan died at a hospital. The incident sparked outrage among the Jadeja community, leading to the suspension of two police personnel. Karansinh's uncle, Ajit Jadeja, said that police stopped Karan and his friend, booked them for DUI, and thrashed them. The family claimed they learned about the alleged brutality after Karan's suicide attempt.

Key Takeaways:

Karansinh Malaji Jadeja, 21, consumed herbicide on August 18 after alleged police brutality at Vadinar police station.
Two police personnel, Head Constable Pradipsinh Gohil and Police Constable Karsanbhai, were suspended in the case.
Karansinh's uncle, Ajit Jadeja, said that the police stopped Karan and his friend, booked them for DUI, and thrashed them on August 17.
The family claimed that they learned about the alleged brutality after Karan's suicide attempt.
Karansinh worked at an oil refinery and is survived by his father, mother, and elder sister.
The Jadeja community demanded action against the police personnel allegedly involved in the brutality.
Isudan Gadhvi, the Gujarat chief of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), visited Karan's family and offered condolences.

Statistics:

August 18: Karansinh consumed herbicide.
August 29: Karan died at a hospital.
10 days: Time elapsed between Karan's consumption of herbicide and his death.
2: Police personnel suspended in the case.

Sources:

The Indian Express (P) Ltd ↑