Jammu: In yet another incident highlighting lack of professionalism and serious lapses in custodial procedures, a Border Security Force (BSF), Jaswinder Singh, died under suspicious circumstances while in the custody of India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Amritsar. Singh, who was on leave, was arrested from Jammu on March 3 in a drug-related case and brought to Amritsar for questioning. His family alleges he was beaten to death, citing physical assault and mental harassment during custody.
According to Global Mirror, the Punjab Human Rights Organisation (PHRO) has demanded a high-level judicial inquiry into the death, terming it a “serious case of custodial torture”. The organisation has also sought videography of the post-mortem examination and adequate compensation for the victim’s family.
Constable Jashvinder Singh of the 42nd Battalion of the Border Security Force died during custody after reportedly falling ill while being taken to Tarn Taran on March 19. Officials said he was shifted to a hospital in Amritsar, where he was declared dead on March 20 during treatment.
According to Global Mirror, the Punjab Human Rights Organisation (PHRO) has demanded a high-level judicial inquiry into the death, terming it a “serious case of custodial torture”. The organisation has also sought videography of the post-mortem examination and adequate compensation for the victim’s family.
Constable Jashvinder Singh of the 42nd Battalion of the Border Security Force died during custody after reportedly falling ill while being taken to Tarn Taran on March 19. Officials said he was shifted to a hospital in Amritsar, where he was declared dead on March 20 during treatment.