Tragic Death in Bhopal: BTech Student's Encounter with Police

A 22-year-old BTech student, Udit Gaayke, died after an alleged violent encounter with police in Bhopal. A video clip shows police officers beating him. His friends mention a demand for money to stop the assault. Two constables have been suspended pending an investigation and post-mortem results.

A tragic incident unfolded in Bhopal as a 22-year-old BTech student, Udit Gaayke, succumbed to injuries following an alleged beating by police personnel on Friday. The shocking event was partially captured on video, showing a policeman holding Gaayke while another beat him with a stick.

Authorities have moved swiftly in response to the incident, with constables Santosh Bamaniya and Saurabh Arya suspended and a thorough investigation launched pending the post-mortem report. Bhopal Zone 2 Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Vivek Singh indicated further actions will be guided by the forensic findings.

The incident reportedly occurred while Gaayke was returning home after a party. Friends accompanying him claimed the police demanded a bribe to stop the assault. Current investigations involve statements from Gaayke's family, while his parents work in Bhopal, and his brother-in-law holds a police position in Balaghat.

(With inputs from agencies.)