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Villagers attack police station in Bihar over custodial death of man, several cops injured

Several cops injured

Katihar: Several police personnel were injured after a group of villagers attacked a police station in Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday following the death of a man allegedly in custody.

The incident was reported from Pranpur police station in Katihar district where a ruckus took place after a man who was arrested on the charges of smuggling liquor died allegedly in police custody. Villagers attacked the police station after the incident.

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According to police, several personnel on duty was injured after villagers in a huge number attacked them and vandalized the police station. The injured police personnel were sent to Katihar Sadar Hospital for treatment.

Villagers said the deceased Pramod, a resident of Amrol was arrested by the police on Friday night on the charge of smuggling liquor. He died in the police station on Saturday morning, claimed villagers.

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Villagers alleged that Pramod died due to beating by police.

Meanwhile, the body was sent to Katihar Sadar Hospital for post-mortem. After the incident, the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Katihar arrived at Pranpur police station to take stock of the situation. (ANI)

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