Magisterial Inquiry Confirms Police Role in Parbhani Custodial Death

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.

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.