FIR Filed Against 95 Over Rioting After Dalit Prisoner's Death in Firozabad Jail

Police have filed an FIR against 45 named and 50 unidentified individuals related to rioting following the death of a Dalit prisoner in Firozabad jail. The 25-year-old man died in custody, prompting claims from his family of police abuse. The police are closely monitoring the situation.

In a significant development, law enforcement officials have lodged an FIR against 45 named individuals and 50 unidentified suspects following a riot sparked by the death of a Dalit prisoner in Firozabad jail, authorities confirmed on Saturday.

Akash, a 25-year-old Dalit man held on theft charges, died on Friday in a hospital after his condition worsened in custody. The victim's family has accused the police of having beaten him, leading to his demise.

As Akash's body was being taken for post-mortem, violence erupted with some people attacking police officers and vandalizing vehicles, Inspector General of Police (Agra zone) Deepak Kumar stated. Additional police forces have been deployed for heightened surveillance, as public anger continues to simmer.