Overview

• Ravi Sahni, 19, died after allegedly jumping from a slow-moving police vehicle during transit to Vasant Kunj North lock-up, according to Delhi Police.
• The incident followed Sahni’s arrest alongside Vikas, 28, during a motorcycle patrol where a stolen bike and illegal firearm were recovered.
• Family members claim Sahni’s death resulted from custodial abuse and have staged protests, including roadblocks and clashes with police.
• Delhi Police have initiated legal proceedings and a judicial inquiry into the contested circumstances surrounding the death.
• The case highlights ongoing tensions over police accountability and detainee rights under India’s legal reforms.