Rajasthan Cop Suspended Over Death Of Rape Accused In Police Custody

Lohawat Circle Officer Shankar Lal Chhaba is an officer of the Rajasthan Police Service and will be attached to the Police Headquarters, Jaipur, during his suspension.

A Rajasthan Police circle officer was suspended on Saturday, two days after a rape accused man allegedly hanged himself to death while in police custody, officials said.

Lohawat Circle Officer Shankar Lal Chhaba is an officer of the Rajasthan Police Service and will be attached to the Police Headquarters, Jaipur, during his suspension.

Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) Utkal Ranjan Sahoo has suspended him with immediate effect, a police spokesperson said.