Man dies in police station mysteriously
Dalit organizations stage protest
Mandya, July 13: A labourer who was brought to East police station of the city for interrogation four days ago died mysteriously in the police station on Friday.
Dalit labourer Murthy (45) of Beltur village in Maddur taluk was arrested on Monday and brought to the police station for interrogation. But on Friday, he died in the police station suspiciously. Police said that Murthy committed suicide by hanging himself. However, dalit organizations and his relatives have alleged that Murthy died because of the torture of the police.
Murthy was working as mason and the police arrested him on charges of bike theft and kept him in the police station.
DSS leaders Guruprasad Keragodu, MB Srinivas, Venkatagiri Iah, MV Krishna, SD Jayaram and others rushed to the police station and expressed their anger. They asked the police as to why they have kept the person in the police station for four days. They alleged that the police have deliberately not produced him before the court. He was killed by the police, they alleged.
Judge visits station
Following the death of Murthy, principal district and sessions court judge Jyothi visited the police station and got information. Later, the body was sent to district hospital for postmortem.
DSS leaders and his relatives who staged a protest in front of the mortuary, demanded suspension of the police officers of the station and demanded suitable compensation to the family members of the deceased. They also demanded autopsy in front of the district judge.
Puttaramanna, relative of Murthy, said that Murthy was working as mason. He had three girl children. He was not involved in any theft case. “I have been visiting the police station for the last three days. But the police were telling that they have not arrested Murthy. But today, the police said that he committed suicide at the police station. Murthy died because of the torture of the police”, he said.
“Last Monday, the police have brought three of us including Murthy to the police station. During interrogation, they were beating us. Later, I was produced before the court and I have got the bail. But I don’t know anything about the death of Murthy”, said Nagaraj of Antarahalli, who was also arrested along with Murthy.
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Shah Rukh Khan Announces 'King' as a Pan-World Project, Credits Indian Fans for His Global Success
Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has revealed that his next film, King, is designed as a "pan-world" project, highlighting the expanding reach of Indian cinema on the global stage. The announcement came during a fan event in the city on his birthday days agi, where Khan expressed deep appreciation for his Indian fans, crediting them for his international success.
At the event, Khan responded to a question from an American fan, who praised him as a “pan-world superstar,” following the success of his recent films, Pathaan and Jawan. Khan shared his pride into representing India globally, saying, "I’m taking India to places I once thought were impossible." He highlighted how Indian audiences have supported him throughout his career, allowing him to make a mark worldwide. “The subcontinent has taken me to places I thought were impossible for me,” he added.
Khan also discussed his commitment to creating original, high-quality stories that resonate globally. "Language is no longer a barrier," he remarked, emphasising that Indian cinema is gaining international appeal as it reaches wider audiences. "We need to write stories that touch hearts while maintaining quality," he noted, adding that he hopes to play a role in furthering this trend.
The choice to title King in English was intentional, aimed at connecting with global viewers. “I now title my films in English so that people in America know what it means,” he said with a smile, concluding, "Take a message back home from India: 'The King is coming'."
Directed by Sujoy Ghosh, King is set to release in mid-2026, featuring Khan alongside his daughter Suhana Khan and actor Abhishek Bachchan.
