State vs Police Officers and Others — Kamji Gond custodial death case

Updates

1. News16 Jul 2026

   Magisterial probe ordered into Ballia custodial death allegation; SP team to visit village

   The district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the alleged custodial death of a man in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia district, while the Samajwadi Party has announced that a high-level delegation will visit the victim’s village on Friday (July 17, 2026).

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   Officials ordered an inquiry into a man allegedly dying while in police custody.

   Who:

   The district administration ordered the probe, and the Samajwadi Party plans a visit to the village.

   When:

   Reported on 16 Jul 2026.

   Where:

   Ballia, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   An inquiry is taking place because of an allegation regarding a death in police custody.

   What it means:

   A magistrate will now investigate the incident, and a political delegation will visit the area.

   The Hindu
2. News14 Jul 2026

   Custodial death: Murder FIR against 2 cops

   Murder FIR filed against 2 Ballia cops, village head and 3 others over alleged custodial assault causing Kamji Gond’s death; inquiry ordered, cops suspended.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A criminal case for murder was opened following the death of Kamji Gond while in police custody.

   Who:

   The accused include two police officers, a village head, and three other individuals.

   When:

   Reported on 14 Jul 2026.

   Where:

   Ballia police station, Uttar Pradesh.

   Why:

   A murder FIR was filed because they are accused of assaulting Kamji Gond, which allegedly caused his death.

   What it means:

   The police officers have been suspended, and an official inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

   The Times of India