Family protests after 45-year-old dies; alleges police torture:Lakhan Yadav allegedly beaten by policemen, villagers block Ashoknagar-Guna road

After the death of a 45-year-old man in Ashoknagar, his family members and villagers blocked the road by placing the body on it. The family alleges that 8 policemen caught and beat him. They repeatedly drowned him in water and then left. They came back after two hours and took him to the hospital. By then, he had already died. The incident is from Bamuriya village, under Shadhaura police station area of the district. The family first created a ruckus at the hospital. After this, they blocked the road at the bus stand. The family is protesting, demanding an FIR against everyone involved. Upon receiving information about the incident, SDOP Vivek Sharma also reached the spot and assessed the situation. Meanwhile, SP Rajiv Mishra line-attached Head Constables Nitin Yadav, Vishnu Dhakad, Sanjeev Sahu, and Shahrukh, who were found prima facie guilty in the case. Investigation into the matter is ongoing. Family members said – beaten with sticks and belts
The deceased has been identified as Lakhan son of Laxman Singh Yadav (45). Arjun Singh said that my brother Lakhan was sitting with some friends in the village late Thursday evening, when eight policemen arrived there, some in uniform and some in civil dress. All of them caught him and started beating him. The family says that there are marks of beating with sticks and belts on Lakhan’s body. Chakka Jam on Ashoknagar-Guna Road, Buses-Trucks Stuck
Following the villagers’ road blockade (Chakka Jam), the Ashoknagar-Guna road is completely closed. Only two-wheelers and small vehicles are barely able to pass, while buses, trucks, and loading vehicles are stuck in the jam. SDM Explaining to Protesters
To control the situation, SDM Brij Bihari Lal Srivastava has reached the spot and is talking to the protesters. Congress leader Yadavendra Singh Yadav is also present at the scene. Officials are trying to persuade the protesters. MLA said – Why no FIR against the culprits
As soon as the information about the incident was received, MLA Hari Babu Rai also reached the spot. MLA Hari Babu Rai also reached the spot. He said that this is not the first incident, the police’s attitude is constantly under question. MLA Haribabu Rai said- Four people have been suspended, but now they are saying that an investigation will be conducted and action will be taken if found guilty. When the suspension was done considering them guilty, then why isn’t an FIR being filed against them? This is a heinous crime and an FIR must be filed against the culprits. SDOP said – Action after investigation