Magisterial probe ordered into Ballia custodial death allegation; SP team to visit village
A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the death of Kamji Gond in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of police assault. The Samajwadi Party has organized a delegation to visit the victim's village to investigate the incident and support the family.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues of police accountability and custodial violence, drawing significant political attention in the region.
The district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged custodial death of a man in Uttar Pradesh ’s Ballia district, while the Samajwadi Party has announced that a high-level delegation will visit the victim’s village on Friday (July 17, 2026).
Additional District Magistrate Anil Kumar said District Magistrate Mangla Prasad Singh has ordered a magisterial probe into the death of Kamji Gond, a resident of Gaighat village, who allegedly died after being assaulted by police.
Mr. Kumar told PTI on Thursday (July 16, 2026) that he has begun the inquiry and invited anyone having evidence or statements related to the case to submit them within a week. He has been directed to submit the inquiry report within a week.
Gond died during treatment at the Trauma Centre of Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi on the night of July 10.
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