"Coma From Injuries": Autopsy Report Of Man Allegedly Killed By UP Cops
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UP Businessman Death: After the alleged assault, Manoj Gupta's family said, the police also delayed taking him to the hospital.
As the controversy deepens over the death of a UP businessmen, which has led to the suspension of six cops from Gorakhpur, the post-mortem report has now revealed he died because of "coma due to injuries". The family of the businessman had earlier alleged "vicious" assault by the police during the raid. A murder case has been filed against three cops.
On Monday, Manish Gupta, 36, a property broker from Kanpur, was visiting Gorakhpur - along with two friends - to meet a fourth associate. Led by a senior police inspector, six Gorakhpur cops allegedly barged into their hotel room past midnight and allegedly assaulted Mr Gupta and his friends when asked to explain the late-night checks.
After the alleged assault, Mr Gupta's family said, the police also delayed taking him to the hospital.
A post-mortem was conducted by a panel of doctors on Tuesday, about 15 hours after the businessman's death. It lists various injuries to the businessman's body, including a swelling in the middle of his head, a cut above the elbow joint and injuries to the upper lip.
