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BSF Constable's Autopsy Reveals 34 Brutal Injuries
24 Apr
Summary
- Autopsy found 34 injuries on BSF constable Jaswinder Singh.
- Injuries indicated blunt force trauma from head to toe.
- NCB claims death due to cardiac events; family alleges torture.
The autopsy of Border Security Force (BSF) constable Jaswinder Singh, who died in Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) custody on March 20, has detailed 34 injuries on his body. The examination at Civil Hospital, Amritsar, revealed extensive blunt force trauma, including severe bruises on his torso and a significant injury to his head, indicating a violent impact. Nine injuries were inflicted within 24 hours of his death, while 24 were 2 to 4 days old.
Jaswinder Singh was detained by the NCB on March 3 near Jammu on allegations of connections with Pakistani drug smugglers. The NCB stated he was taken to Amritsar for investigation on March 19 and was admitted to a private hospital after experiencing chest pain, where he suffered cardiac events and subsequently died. His family and rights activists allege he was subjected to severe torture, described as a systematic 'third-degree' assault, which contradicts the NCB's claim of death due to cardiac issues.
NCB officials maintain that Jaswinder Singh was arrested based on 'technical analysis' showing contact with smugglers. However, the extensive internal and external injuries detailed in the 16-page post-mortem report have raised serious concerns and prompted accusations of custodial torture. The family asserts he was falsely implicated and subjected to brutal treatment during interrogation.
