Man arrested in minor girl abuse case dies of head injury in police custody in Solapur

Krishna Dnyandev Mohite, arrested in a case of abuse of a minor girl, died during treatment at a government hospital in Solapur. Mohite, 38, was a resident of Bitargaon Sangvi in Karmala taluka. The incident took place on Friday (the 23rd) and has caused alarm across the area.

Following the death after an injury sustained in police custody, Mohite's family has demanded a thorough inquiry. The family wants the full truth about the death to come out.

A case of abuse of a minor girl had been registered against Mohite at Karmala police station. Police Inspector Ranjit Mane was investigating the case. Police had arrested Mohite on October 20.

Police said that while in the lock-up, Mohite injured himself by repeatedly banging his head hard against a wall. The injury was serious, so he was first admitted to the Karmala sub-district hospital. As his condition was critical, he was sent to the government hospital in Solapur for further treatment. He died while treatment was under way there.

According to police, Mohite banged his head against the wall of the lock-up after his arrest, causing a serious injury. He was taken to hospital immediately and then sent to Solapur for further treatment. He died during treatment. The circumstances of the incident and the exact cause of death will become clear only through an official inquiry, and that clarity is necessary.

The death of an accused in police custody has raised several questions. The family says there should be a thorough inquiry into whether Mohite died of the head injury or of some other cause. The family has demanded that the circumstances behind the death be clarified and the truth brought out.