Inmate Dies in Police Custody in Surkhet

Summary

Sabir Bax, a 21-year-old detainee arrested for a mobile theft case in Surkhet, died in police custody after falling ill and being admitted to Karnali Provincial Hospital.

Key Points
  • Sabir Bax, 21, a detainee in a mobile theft case, died while in police custody in Surkhet.
  • He fell ill and was admitted to Karnali Provincial Hospital at 4 PM, where he was declared dead the following morning.
  • Police stated that Sabir had prior involvement in theft cases and was a drug user.
  • A forensic doctor from Banke is expected to conduct the post-mortem examination, after which further procedures will follow.
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