New Delhi, April 30
A judicial inquiry has been initiated following the alleged custodial death of a 19-year-old youth, identified as Ravi Sahni alias Ravi Kaliya, a resident of Samalka, New Delhi.
The incident occurred on Tuesday while he was being transported to a police station after his arrest.
According to a statement released by Delhi Police, the incident began at around 3 p.m. when a motorcycle patrol team observed two individuals on a bike acting suspiciously near the Palam area.
When signalled to stop, the duo allegedly attempted to flee but were apprehended after a brief chase.
The suspects were identified as Vikas alias Majnu (28) and Ravi Sahni alias Ravi Kaliya (19), both residents of Samalka. After a search, the police claim to have recovered a country-made pistol and one live cartridge from Vikas.
Further investigation revealed that the motorcycle they were riding had been reported stolen in a vehicle theft case registered under Section 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Palam Village Police Station.
Ravi was reportedly driving the stolen vehicle.