In re: Custodial death of a 24-year-old Odisha man in Haryana police custody

Timeline

1. 27 Oct 2026News

   Protests erupt after Odisha man held in narcotics case dies in Haryana police custody

   A 22-year-old detained by Haryana Police died in custody in Odisha, sparking protests as authorities investigate the cause of death. | India News

   Hindustan Times

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man detained by the police died while in their custody, leading to public protests.

   Who:

   The Haryana Police are the agency holding the person, and the man from Odisha is the detained individual.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Odisha and Haryana.

   Why:

   The man was being held in connection with a narcotics case.

   What it means:

   Authorities are now investigating the cause of the man's death following the protests.

2. 27 Oct 2026News

   Odisha youth dies in Haryana police custody

   MALKANGIRI : A 24-year-old man taken on remand by Haryana police in connection with a Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) case was found dead at a

   The New Indian Express

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A young man died while in the custody of the police.

   Who:

   The victim was a man, and the Haryana police were the agency holding him.

   When:

   Reported on 27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Malkangiri and Haryana.

   Why:

   He was taken on remand, which means he was held by police for questioning, regarding a narcotics case.

   What it means:

   The case now involves investigating the circumstances of a death occurring while a person was under police control.