Prayagraj Police Clarify Death of Youth in Relation to Karchhana Violence

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In a disturbing incident in Prayagraj, a 25-year-old youth, Sunil, died at SRN Hospital due to a serious illness, not as a result of police highhandedness during the Karchhana violence. The police were forced to issue a statement after a video was uploaded on social media claiming that Sunil's death was linked to the violence. However, further investigation revealed that Sunil had gone to Meja on June 29 and returned to Prayagraj, where he was found lying unconscious near Kohdar Road, complaining of abdominal pain. Despite receiving treatment at a local hospital and later at SRN Hospital, Sunil died on Tuesday night due to his illness, with no injury marks found on his body.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Prayagraj police clarified that Sunil's death was not related to the Karchhana violence, but rather due to a serious illness.
  • Sunil was in Meja on June 29 and was found unconscious in Prayagraj, complaining of abdominal pain.
  • He received treatment at a local hospital and later at SRN Hospital, but unfortunately passed away on Tuesday night.
  • The cause of Sunil's death was determined to be a serious illness, with no injury marks found on his body.
  • The police warned of legal action against those who circulated fake news on social media, including the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) supporters who went on a rampage in Karchhana on Sunday.
  • The supporters damaged vehicles and pelted police with stones, accusing them of not allowing Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad to meet the families of a Dalit man allegedly burnt to death and a rape survivor.

Statistics:

  • Over 12 vehicles were damaged in the violence in Karchhana last Sunday.
  • Police reported being pelted with stones during the incidents.
  • Sunil was 25 years old at the time of his death.
  • He was treated at a local hospital and later at SRN Hospital for abdominal pain.
  • The cause of Sunil's death was determined to be a serious illness with no injury marks.

Sources:

  • TOI (Times of India) - note: exact date not provided, but assumed to be Wednesday in relation to the Tuesday night incident.