Man dies at Ujjain rehab centre after severe torture:Operator among four who restrained him, one sat on chest while the other beat him with sticks

A 41-year-old man died after being brutally tortured at a de-addiction centre in Ujjain, police said on Thursday. A post-mortem report revealed that he was subjected to third-degree torture, leading to internal bleeding and death. Following the report, police registered a case of culpable homicide against six people, including the centre operator. Four accused have been arrested so far. The incident took place at Nav Manas De-addiction Centre on Mangalnath Road in Ujjain. The victim, Harish Nirmal, a resident of Shankarpur, had been admitted to the centre by his family for treatment related to drug addiction. Family informed late at night On the intervening night of December 12–13, staff members of the centre called Harish’s family and claimed that his condition had suddenly worsened. They said he had been shifted to a hospital for treatment. However, when the family reached the hospital, Harish was already dead. His body was handed over to the family the next morning for the last rites. While preparing for the funeral, family members noticed visible injury marks on the body and immediately informed the police. Post-mortem exposes third-degree torture Police sent the body for post-mortem examination. The report, received on Thursday, revealed shocking details. According to the report, Harish’s internal organs had ruptured due to severe beating. He died as a result of excessive internal bleeding caused by brutal assault. Based on these findings, police registered a case and launched a detailed investigation. Forced medication led to fatal assault During police interrogation, the accused admitted that Harish was being forcibly given medicine on the night of the incident. Centre operator Umesh Vaishnav had allegedly instructed staff members and others to restrain him. According to police, four people held Harish’s hands and legs, while one person sat on his stomach and chest, pressing down with his knees. At the same time, another accused repeatedly beat him with a stick. The pressure on his abdomen ruptured his liver, which ultimately led to his death. Two guards and two patients admitted to the centre have confessed to their roles in the assault. Four arrested, operator on the run Police have arrested two guards, Kamlesh Rao and Chandrashekhar Phadke, along with two patients, Kapil Verma and Shubham Chauhan, who assisted in restraining Harish. Centre operator Umesh Vaishnav and another accused are currently absconding. Police said they will be arrested soon as the investigation continues.