Every year in India, there are reports of deaths of prisoners during police custody, which raise serious questions on society and law and order. But have you ever wondered which state has the highest number of these deaths? Come, let us know about those shocking figures.
Deaths in police custody: The dark side of a legal process
Custodial interrogation by police is a normal legal procedure. But during this process, many times the situation becomes such that the accused loses his life. This raises the question whether these deaths are just accidents or could there be some other reasons behind it.
Highest number of deaths: Uttar Pradesh leads
According to statistics, the highest number of deaths in police custody in the country occur in Uttar Pradesh. This state is often in the news for such incidents.
From the perspective of statistics: Shocking figures of Uttar Pradesh
According to the report released by the Central Government:
- Uttar Pradesh recorded 451 custodial deaths in 2020-21.
- This number increased to 501 in 2021-22.
This increase is a matter of concern and raises questions on the law and order situation of the state.
Second place: West Bengal
After Uttar Pradesh comes West Bengal. Here too the figures of deaths in police custody are shocking.
- There were 185 deaths in West Bengal in 2020-21.
- This number increased to 257 in 2021-22.
Statistics across the country: Increasingly worrying situation
Overall in India:
- There were 1940 deaths in 2020-21.
- Whereas in 2021-22 this figure reached 2544.
This makes it clear that the cases of deaths in police custody are increasing across the country, which is very serious and worrying.
