4 policemen suspended in connection with death of Dalit man following alleged torture in custody
Bengaluru (PTI): Four policemen have been suspended in connection with death of a 22-year-old Dalit man at a rehabilitation centre near here days after he was allegedly tortured in police custody, an official said on Wednesday.
Darshan P G, a resident of Viveknagar here died on November 26. An inspector, a constable and two other officials attached to Viveknagar police station have been suspended on Tuesday, they added.
"The case is now being investigated by CID," the senior police officer said.
The deceased person's mother has alleged in her complaint that her son Darshan was detained by police on November 12 for allegedly creating ruckus and public nuisance by fighting with neighbours under the influence of alcohol.
Later, on November 16, he was sent to a rehabilitation centre located on the outskirts of Bengaluru instead of jail on his mother's request as he was addicted to alcohol, another senior police officer said.
She alleged that police took Rs 7,500 for admission and transferred Darshan directly to the rehabilitation centre. However, his mother was not allowed to speak or meet her son there and when she inquired, the authorities concerned assured that he was doing fine, the complainant alleged.
However, on November 26, she was informed that he died following respiratory problems, but there were visible marks on his body and suspected that he was tortured by the police when in custody, leading to his death later at the rehabilitation centre, he added.
"Based on the allegations leveled by the mother in her complaint, we have registered a case at Madanayakanahalli police station under sections 103 (1) (murder) and 127 (3) (wrongful confinement) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant sections of the SC and the ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act were also invoked against the four police officials and the owner of the private rehabilitation centre," the officer said.
The case has been transferred to CID which is investigating the allegations and the complete sequence of events from the time he was detained further leading to his death at the rehabilitation centre, he added.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
