UP: Priyanka Gandhi reached Agra to meet Arun’s family, Valmiki died in police custody

Amar Ujala Network, Agra

published by: Abhishek Saxena
Updated Wed, 20 October 2021 11:17 PM IST

Summary

The theft took place in Malakhana of Jagdishpura police station. In which Rs 25 lakh was stolen. The suspicion of theft was on the sweeper Arun. The police had taken him into custody. Arun died on Tuesday night.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Arun's house

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at Arun’s house
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After the death of cleaning worker Arun Narwar in Agar, the mercury of politics in the state had gone up. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached Agra late on Wednesday night and met Arun’s family members. Condolences to the family. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had targeted the BJP government and the police by tweeting on Wednesday morning. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has met in a closed room at Arun’s house.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had tweeted

Congress National General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also tweeted on Arun’s death in police custody. He wrote that, where is the justice to beat someone to death in police custody? The incident of Arun Valmiki’s death in Agra Police Custody is condemnable. On the day of Lord Valmiki Jayanti, the UP government has acted against his messages. High level investigation and action should be taken against the policemen and the victim’s family should get compensation.

Theft took place on the night of 17 October in Malkhana

The theft took place on the night of 17 October in the Malkhana of Jagdishpura police station. The thief had taken Rs 25 lakh by breaking the lock of the door and the box. In this case, six including the Inspector-in-Charge of the station were suspended. The police was looking for the thief. Arun’s name came up in the investigation of the police. He was a resident of Pul Chingamodi, Valmiki Basti in Lohamandi. He was absconding after the incident. The police took the accused into custody on Tuesday afternoon. He was being brought to the police station for questioning.

Arun confessed to stealing

SSP Muniraj G. Said that Arun had confessed to stealing. Told about keeping Rs. On this the police took him home at four o’clock in the morning. 15 lakhs recovered. During the recovery, Arun’s health deteriorated. On this the police and family took him to the hospital, where the doctor declared him brought dead. Post-mortem has been done. A case has been filed on behalf of the family. Further action will be taken based on the post-mortem report. After the post-mortem at around 3.30 pm, the body was cremated in the presence of the police.

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