Son’s motorcycle seized, Satna teacher dies of suspected heart attack:Collapsed after learning of drink-driving challan, family alleges police misconduct

A 57-year-old government school teacher died of a suspected heart attack in Satna on Wednesday night, shortly after learning that his younger son’s motorcycle had been seized by the police for an alleged drink-driving violation, family members said. The deceased, Ramprasad Verma, was posted as a teacher at Amilia Primary School in the Kulgadhi complex. He was also holding additional charge as a Booth Level Officer (BLO). According to the family, the incident that preceded his death took place around 8.30 p.m., when Mr. Verma’s younger son, Rohit Verma, was standing with his friends — Ankit Shukla, Rishabh Singh and another youth — at the Sohawal ground. Their motorcycles were parked nearby. A police team from the Civil Line police station arrived at the spot during a checking drive and took all four youths to the police station along with their motorcycles. At around 11 p.m., Rohit’s elder brother, Karan Verma, reached the police station, where a head constable informed him that Rohit had been challaned under the drink-driving provision. He was told that the motorcycle would now be released only through court proceedings. The family has alleged that while Rohit’s motorcycle was seized, one of the other motorcycles was released after a payment of ₹500 was allegedly taken by the head constable on duty. After completing the formalities, Rohit returned home with his elder brother and informed the family about the police action. Soon after, Ramprasad Verma reportedly suffered a heart attack. He was taken for medical assistance but was declared dead. See Photos Father collapsed after being informed According to family members, Ramprasad Verma was preparing to leave for school at around 8 a.m. on Thursday when he asked for the key to the motorcycle. At this point, his elder son, Karan Verma, informed him about the police action taken the previous night. The family said that soon after hearing the details, Mr. Verma’s health deteriorated suddenly and he collapsed at home. He was taken for medical assistance but could not be revived. Police version Responding to the allegations, Station House Officer (TI) Yogendra Singh Parihar said that during a night patrol, Rohit Verma and one of his friends were found consuming alcohol at the Sohawal ground, where their motorcycles were parked nearby. He said a case under the drunk and drive provisions was registered against Rohit under Section 181 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and his motorcycle was challaned. In the case of Ankit Shukla, the motorcycle was challaned for documentation-related violations under the Motor Vehicles Act, the fine was paid on the spot, and the vehicle was released. The officer added that Rohit Verma was subsequently let off with a warning.