Mail News Service
Jamshedpur: The death of 22-year-old Jeet Mahto from Gokul Nagar, Mango, during police custody has sparked controversy and demands for a thorough investigation. The SSP of Jamshedpur, Piyush Pandey, has requested a judicial probe from the Principal District & Sessions Judge.
According to the post-mortem and death review report, no external injuries or signs of torture were found on Jeet’s body. The on-duty MGM Hospital doctor confirmed the cause of death as cerebral malaria. Jeet Mahto had been taken to MGM Police Station on suspicion of possessing a stolen mobile phone and later admitted to MGM Hospital due to illness, where he died.
Local leaders, including the Jamshedpur MP and former Union Minister Arjun Munda, have questioned the police’s role. BJP city spokesperson Ankit Anand urged the state DGP to suspend responsible officers and register a formal FIR.
