State of Gujarat vs Mundra police personnel — Custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi

News3 Aug 2022

Second victim Harjog Hari Gadhvi identified in Mundra custodial death case

While initial reports focused on Arjan Gadhvi, court documentation confirms that Harjog Hari Gadhvi also died following his detention by police alongside Arjan Gadhvi and one Shamla in connection with a house theft case.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A second person died after being held in police custody.
Who:: Arjan Gadhvi, Harjog Hari Gadhvi, and Shamla were detained. Mundra police personnel are the accused. The State of Gujarat is the opposing party.
When:: Reported on 3 Aug 2022.
Where:: Mundra, Gujarat.
Why:: The individuals were detained because they were suspected of being involved in a house theft case.
What it means:: The case now includes the death of Harjog Hari Gadhvi in addition to the death of Arjan Gadhvi.

LiveLaw

Arrest20 Feb 2021

Mundra custodial death case: Samaghogha village former sarpanch arrested from Maharashtra

According to investigating officers, after detaining the victims, Mundra police had initially taken the three to a farm in Samaghogha village allegedly to...

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The police arrested a former village head in connection with a man dying while in police custody.
Who:: The Mundra police are the agency involved, and the former sarpanch of Samaghogha village is the accused.
When:: Reported on 20 Feb 2021.
Where:: The incident involved Mundra police, a farm in Samaghogha village, and the arrest occurred in Maharashtra.
Why:: He was arrested because police allegedly took victims to a farm after detaining them during the investigation.
What it means:: The arrest adds a new suspect to the ongoing police investigation into the death of Arjan Gadhvi.

The Indian Express

News8 Feb 2021

Custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi in Kutch district

The custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi in Kutch district has sparked allegations of police brutality, drawing regional attention to the incident.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A man named Arjan Gadhvi died while in police custody, leading to claims of police brutality.
Who:: Arjan Gadhvi is the deceased man, while Mundra police personnel are the group accused of the death.
When:: Reported on 8 Feb 2021.
Where:: Kutch district, Gujarat.
Why:: The death triggered allegations that the police used excessive force against the individual.
What it means:: The incident has brought significant public and regional attention to the conduct of the police.

The Hindu

Arrest28 Jan 2021

Two police personnel arrested in connection with custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi

Police Inspector J.A. Padhiyar and a GRD personnel were arrested following the custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi, who died at the Mundra police station lock-up.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Two police personnel have been arrested after a man died while held in police custody.
Who:: Police Inspector J.A. Padhiyar and a GRD personnel are the accused. Arjan Gadhvi is the man who died.
When:: Reported on 28 Jan 2021.
Where:: Mundra police station, Gujarat.
Why:: They were arrested in connection with the custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi at the police station lock-up.
What it means:: The arrest marks the start of formal action against these two individuals regarding the death.

The Times of India

Filing21 Jan 2021

Three policemen booked for custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi in Mundra

Following allegations from the Gadhvi community that Arjan Gadhvi was beaten to death in police custody, Mundra police registered a case against three police personnel.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: Three police officers were officially accused of causing the death of a man while he was detained.
Who:: The Gadhvi community made allegations against three police personnel who are now the accused in this matter.
When:: Reported on 21 Jan 2021.
Where:: Mundra police station, Gujarat.
Why:: The Gadhvi community alleged that Arjan Gadhvi was beaten to death while in police custody.
What it means:: The Mundra police have started a formal case against the three police officers to investigate the death.

The Indian Express

State of Gujarat vs Mundra police personnel — Custodial death of Arjan Gadhvi

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Second victim Harjog Hari Gadhvi identified in Mundra custodial death case

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