What was the cause of death for Nagendra Kumar Bhatia?

Forensic experts confirmed Nagendra Kumar Bhatia's death in the Nagpur police lock-up was a suicide by hanging, with the post-mortem citing asphyxia as the cause.

When was Nagendra Kumar Bhatia arrested and for what charges?

Nagendra Kumar Bhatia was arrested on January 18, 2026, in connection with a kidnapping case and charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.

Who conducted the post-mortem examination and where?

An expert team conducted the two-hour-long post-mortem examination at GMCH in Nagpur.

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Forensics Rule Nagpur Lock-up Death a Suicide

24 Jan

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Summary

Forensic experts confirmed a 19-year-old student's death was suicide by hanging.
The post-mortem report cited asphyxia as the cause of death.
The student was arrested on January 18 in connection with a kidnapping and POCSO case.

Forensics Rule Nagpur Lock-up Death a Suicide

Forensic experts have confirmed that the death of 19-year-old Nagendra Kumar Bhatia was a suicide by hanging. Bhatia was found deceased in a Jaripatka police station lock-up on the morning of January 23, 2026. His death was attributed to asphyxia, according to the post-mortem report, which also stated no injuries or foul play were detected.

The deceased was a BSc student and a resident of Handiya in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. He had been taken into custody on January 18, 2026. The charges against him included kidnapping and violations of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The extensive post-mortem examination lasted two hours and was conducted by a specialized team at GMCH.

The entire post-mortem examination was meticulously videographed. The findings and report have been officially forwarded to the relevant authorities, including the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), for further review and action.