Mirzapur assault victim dies after 10 days; family blocks road seeking justice
A 20-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted in Mirzapur around 10 days ago died during treatment at a private hospital in Varanasi on Monday, police
A 20-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted in Mirzapur around 10 days ago died during treatment at a private hospital in Varanasi on Monday, police said. After his death, his family placed the body on the road and blocked traffic on Tuesday, demanding strict action against those responsible. Police said a case has been registered under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, related to culpable homicide, and Section 3(2)(5) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on the basis of a complaint filed by the victim's family.
Police officers later reached the spot, persuaded the protesters to end the blockade and sent the body for post-mortem. Read Full Story According to police, Shivmohan, a resident of Bangali Chauraha in the Vindhyachal area, had suffered serious injuries in the alleged assault on July 12. He was first taken to the Community Health Centre in Vindhyachal after local residents found him lying injured by the roadside and informed the police, initially suspecting a road accident. He was then referred to the district hospital, after which his family admitted him to a private hospital in Varanasi, where he died on July 20.
Police said Shivmohan had been called by Amit Kesharwani, a resident of Sadar Bazar in Vindhyachal, on July 11 and was allegedly paid Rs 200 to identify water sources on a nearby hill. Kesharwani had told him that some relatives were visiting and he wanted to take them there. Based on the information given by Shivmohan, the group visited the Shivala Ghat area on the hill the next day, police said. While returning from the outing on July 12, Shivmohan was allegedly assaulted near Deorahwa Baba Ashram and left by the roadside, according to police.
Following his death, his family alleged foul play and demanded a thorough investigation, after which police registered the case and began action under the relevant sections. Ends
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