Shocking Lockup Incident: Suspect Attempts Suicide in Police Custody

A 22-year-old man, Shivam Singh, attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a blade inside a Manikpur police station lockup. The incident led to the suspension of the Station House Officer and initiated an investigation into the custody conditions and alleged motorcycle theft involvement.

A 22-year-old man in police custody attempted suicide by slitting his throat with a blade, prompting immediate medical intervention and the suspension of a police officer.

The incident took place in the Manikpur police station lockup and has sparked a departmental inquiry into the circumstances leading to the attempt.

Authorities are probing how long Shivam Singh, the accused, had been held, amid allegations of motorcycle theft, while identifying lapses in police protocol during his detention.

(With inputs from agencies.)