SHIMLA: A man accused of the gang rape and murder of a girl in northern India has been killed in police custody, an official said Thursday, sparking angry riots in the usually tranquil Himalayan region.
Hundreds of protesters furious over the police handling of the case chanted “we want justice” in the popular tourist hill resort of Shimla, with businesses remaining closed in some parts of Himachal Pradesh state.
There have been vigils and strikes across the region since the 16-year-old victim was found naked and mutilated in a forest, with many accusing police of bungling the investigation.
Tensions escalated further after a suspect held for the gruesome crime was killed in his cell by another inmate during a scuffle.
Nepalese national Suraj Singh, struck his head against the wall “and was taken to hospital where he was declared dead,” said Z.H. Zaidi, the police inspector general.
Published in Daily Times, July 21st, 2017.
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