Died in prison
Manjula Sheteye
Manjula Sheteye died inside Byculla women's prison in Mumbai, where she was held in custody. The crime branch said she was kicked and punched by jail staff. The crime branch arrested six female jail officials, including a jailer and constables, on July 1, 2017. A special judge has framed charges against the six suspended officials, who are being held at Thane Central Jail pending trial.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. The crime branch says jail staff kicked and punched her, and six female jail officials were arrested on July 1, 2017.
Reported by: crime branch.