Custodial Death Sparks Outrage: Law and Order in Chhattisgarh Under Scrutiny

Two police officers were suspended following the alleged suicide of Guruchand Mandal, who was in custody over the case of his missing wife in Chhattisgarh. The incident has caused significant tension, resulting in protests and political criticism of the ruling government’s handling of law and order.

In a troubling incident in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, two police officers have been suspended after the alleged suicide of a man in custody. Guruchand Mandal, summoned for questioning about his missing wife, reportedly hanged himself in a police station toilet, prompting a judicial inquiry.

The suspension, citing negligence, affects the station's inspector and a constable. Mandal had filed a missing person's complaint on September 29 for his wife, who disappeared last month. The incident has incited community outrage, with angry residents vandalizing police property.

The state's opposition Congress party has criticized the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order, describing the incident as a symptom of broader governance issues. They demand a thorough investigation, asserting the government is responsible for the unrest in Balrampur.

(With inputs from agencies.)