“My son was killed in police custody,” says mother of 20-year-old from Bihar’s Siwan
Patna: The death of 20-year-old Faiz Anwar in police custody in Bihar’s Siwan district has sparked anger and demands for justice, with his family accusing the police of torture and cover-up, reported Maktoob Media.
Faiz, son of Mohammad Aslam and a resident of Mohiuddinpur, was arrested on July 31, 2025, in connection with a theft case. On August 2, police informed the family that he had died. They claimed he fell ill in jail, was taken to a hospital, and died by suicide there.
His family strongly disputes this version. They say Faiz had visible injuries, including deep marks on his neck, which suggest he was strangled.
Quoting Saif Ali, Faiz’s elder brother, Maktoob reported that he tried several times to meet his brother in custody but was turned away. On his final attempt, he saw police carrying a body out of the jail, without telling him it was Faiz. When he confronted them, they said Faiz had fallen in the jail hospital and was being taken for treatment.
At Siwan Sadar Hospital, Faiz was declared dead. “The hospital sent me to the police, and the police sent me back to the doctors. No one gave a clear answer,” Ali said.
The family then staged a protest outside the hospital with Faiz’s body, demanding an explanation. Only then, Ali says, did police claim Faiz had died by suicide.
They also accuse authorities of delaying the post-mortem report for over three days, a move legal experts say breaks the rules for custodial death cases and suggests a possible cover-up.
The family submitted a written complaint to Mofassil Police Station on August 8, 2025, but an FIR has still not been registered. In a letter to the District Magistrate, Faiz’s mother, Zaida Khatoon, alleged that her son was killed by police officials and demanded an investigation.
Maktoob reported that their calls to police were unanswered.
Ali is calling for a judicial inquiry, a CBI probe, and the immediate suspension of all officers involved in Faiz’s detention.
Advocate Kaif Hasan, who is helping the family, speaking to Maktoob called the case a “clear denial of justice” and stressed that the state must ensure transparency, conduct forensic tests, and order an independent investigation. He pointed out that Bihar has a history of custodial deaths caused by poor supervision, inadequate medical checks, or abuse.
It is still unknown whether CCTV cameras in the lock-up or hospital were working, or if a magistrate has inspected the site. No footage or official records have been shared with the family or their lawyers.
The family is demanding the release of all documents related to Faiz’s arrest, detention, hospital treatment, and death.
So far, no police officer has been suspended, questioned, or named in any inquiry. For Faiz’s family, still waiting for the post-mortem report and official answers, justice remains out of reach.
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Rupee falls 32 paise to all-time low of 95.20 against US dollar
Mumbai, Apr 30 (PTI): The rupee depreciated 32 paise to an all-time low of 95.20 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, weighed down by elevated Brent crude oil prices, hovering around USD 122 per barrel, and strong American currency.
Forex traders said the USD/INR pair may see further downside, as rising crude oil prices are likely to sharply impact India's import costs, while concerns over potential wider conflict in West Asia are fuelling investor anxiety.
Meanwhile, the US dollar added to gains after the US FED Reserve kept rates unchanged. Safe-haven demand was also boosted by another diplomatic setback between Washington and Tehran.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95.01 against the US dollar, then lost some ground and touched an all-time low of 95.20 against the US dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 32 paise over its previous close.
On Wednesday, the rupee depreciated 20 paise to close at an all-time low of 94.88 against the US dollar.
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"The main effect on the rupee has been from the rising oil prices, which touched USD 120 per barrel and looked headed for further upside as the US continues with its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran does not allow any ship/tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.01 per cent higher at 98.96.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading higher by 3.16 per cent at USD 121.76 per barrel in futures trade.
On the domestic equity market front, Sensex tumbled 821.79 points to 76,674.57 in early trade, while the Nifty dived 287.3 points to 23,890.35.
Foreign Institutional Investors offloaded equities worth Rs 2,468.42 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data.
"FPIs continue with their sale of Indian Equities and debt (the yield touched 7 per cent on Wednesday) and are also dollar buyers consistently," Bhansali added.
