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The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to senior officials after a report confirmed that police assault caused the death of law student Somnath Suryawanshi in custody.

Parbhani, India. 16, 2024: A 35-year-old man named Somnath Suryawanshi died in Parbhani district jail on December 15, 2024. Suryawanshi was detained alongside 50 other Dalit youths for their alleged involvement in the violence that broke out in the city following the desecration of a replica of the Constitution on December 10, 2024. Parbhani, India. Dec 16, 2024. (Photo by HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Overview

  • A magisterial inquiry found that Somnath Suryawanshi, a 35-year-old law student, died in custody due to police assault at Nava Mondha Police Station in Parbhani.
  • The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) has issued notices to senior state and police officials, requesting detailed reports on remedial actions and compensation for the victim's family.
  • The custodial death case has been transferred to the State CID for further investigation, but no criminal charges have yet been filed against the implicated officers.
  • Suryawanshi was arrested following protests over the desecration of a Constitution replica and died on December 15, 2024, after complaining of chest discomfort following the alleged assault.
  • The next hearing in the case is scheduled for June 23, 2025, with the MSHRC consolidating multiple complaints to ensure a unified outcome.