Lakhimpur Kheri: Three policemen were booked after a 55-year-old man, detained for interrogation, died in police custody in Kheri town today.
The victim, Bhagwani, along with his son, Lal Ji were detained by Kheri police for interrogation last night in connection with a dispute with his relatives in Saraincha village, SP Rajendra Singh said. However, this morning, he complained of some health problem and he was rushed to a hospital where he died, the SP said, adding that no physical injuries were found on his body.
Following a complaint by his son, Lal Ji, the Kheri Town police station in-charge was suspended and an FIR was lodged against three policemen, including station officer, the SP said. He said the body has been sent for the postmortem and "stringent action will be initiated

PTI