A 25-year-old Taxi Driver in Indore died by suicide after recording a video in which he accused police of assault and corruption. Officials said the incident led to the suspension of a sub-inspector on Wednesday.
The victim, Abhishek Patil, was found hanging at his home on Tuesday. Before his death, he made a video that went viral on social media.
Claims After Minor Road Accident with Taxi Driver
In the video, Patil stated that his taxi had only lightly brushed against another car during a minor accident in the Rajendra Nagar area on Monday night.
He claimed that the police sided with the other driver, assaulted him, seized his taxi, and demanded a bribe of ₹50,000. He also reported that officials at the police station threatened him.
SI Suspended, Investigation Ordered
After the video appeared, police acted quickly and suspended SI Manohar Pal, who was at the scene. Deputy Commissioner of Police Shrikrishna Lal chandani said an Assistant Commissioner of Police is handling the case.
A report is expected within three days, and further action will depend on what the investigation finds.
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