Justice for Somnath: Unraveling the Custodial Death Mystery

An unidentified person has been booked for the alleged custodial death of Somnath Suryavanshi, a 35-year-old law student, in Maharashtra's Parbhani district. The Supreme Court upheld an order to register an FIR following a complaint by Somnath's mother, who claimed her son died due to police torture, contrary to official reports.

The mystery surrounding Somnath Suryavanshi's death has deepened with police booking an unidentified person on charges of murder. Suryavanshi, a law student, died in custody amid reports of a violent protest.

Following allegations from his mother that refuted official claims of a heart attack as the cause, the court ordered an FIR.

The Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court decision, emphasizing that the complaint suggested signs of torture. The case highlights ongoing tensions and demands for accountability in custodial death incidents.