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Three Dharwad Policemen Suspended After Student’s Death in Anti-Drug Sweep

A DCP-led inquiry probes a bribery claim linked to the case.

Overview

  • Dharwad police suspended three personnel and registered an unnatural death case, the city commissioner said.
  • The action follows the alleged suicide of BSc student Aditya Myageri after his detention during a police anti-drug drive.
  • Police say he was among 18 people taken for testing, returned a negative result for ganja, and was released.
  • His family alleges some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 and threatened to implicate him, and his mother says he called asking for the money.
  • A deputy commissioner of police is leading the probe into the bribery allegation, with officials saying any further action will depend on the committee’s report.