A Delhi Police sub-inspector and a constable were suspended for the death of a man after allegedly being thrashed in police custody.
Amit, 25, succumbed to his injuries in a hospital. He was allegedly beaten up in police custody four days ago.
He was arrested Wednesday from west Delhi's Khayala area for fighting with his family.
"He was admitted to Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital Wednesday after being beaten up in police custody," said a police officer.
An inquiry has been set up. Sub-inspector Anoop Singh and Constable Naveen have been suspended.
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