New Delhi: The Indian BJP government has admitted that 170 custodial death cases were reported in the first 74 days of 2026 in India.
According to Global Mirror, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs shared the data in Parliament, based on state-wise information compiled by the National Human Rights Commission, stating that a total of 170 custodial death cases were reported across the country during this period.
The minister said that, according to the figures, there has been a rise in custodial deaths compared to the previous financial year. In 2024–25, 140 cases were recorded, while earlier years saw 157 cases in 2023–24, 163 in 2022–23, and 176 in 2021–22.
According to Global Mirror, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs shared the data in Parliament, based on state-wise information compiled by the National Human Rights Commission, stating that a total of 170 custodial death cases were reported across the country during this period.
The minister said that, according to the figures, there has been a rise in custodial deaths compared to the previous financial year. In 2024–25, 140 cases were recorded, while earlier years saw 157 cases in 2023–24, 163 in 2022–23, and 176 in 2021–22.