Deepak Pandey (20), the accused in the Kandivli gangrape case attempted suicide in police custody by consuming phenyl on Monday afternoon.
Deepak Pandey (20), the accused in the Kandivli gangrape case attempted suicide in police custody by consuming phenyl on Monday afternoon. While the police admitted Deepak to Bhagwati Hospital, his family has complained that they have not been informed about the incident. They have also alleged that the police have tortured Deepak in custody and have not allowed them to meet him.u00a0u00a0u00a0
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Gautam Pandey, father of the accused said, "The police have not informed us about the suicide attempt."
According to Deepak's family members, he attempted suicide as he was being tortured by the police. "The police is scared that if we meet Deepak, he will tell about the torture," added the father.
Bhandalkar, the officer investigating the case said that Deepak will be allowed to speak to his family today after he is discharged from hospital.
On Sunday, the Samata Nagar police arrested Deepak along with three youths for allegedly raping a girl in January. The matter came to light after the girl overdosed on sleeping pills and her family lodged a police complaint on Saturday.
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