Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Brahmavar, Nov 10: Biju Mohan (44), a native of Kerala and a laborer at Cochin Shipyard, passed away while in custody at Brahmavar Police Station.

Biju was arrested following allegations of harassing a woman while intoxicated. A complaint was lodged on Saturday, prompting the police to take him into custody and detain him at the station.

According to reports, Biju collapsed in the station's restroom early Sunday morning. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical officers reportedly attributed his death to a possible heart attack.

District superintendent of police Dr Arun Kumar visited the station to review the incident and ensure proper procedures were being followed. Addressing the situation, Dr Arun Kumar said, “On Saturday night, we received a call from locals in Cherkady village reporting that an unknown individual was harassing women and children. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody. The victim lodged a formal complaint, and Biju was held in the lockup. Around 3:45 am, a sentry noticed him in a sitting position with his head bent against the wall. He was immediately shifted to the community health centre in Brahmavar, where he was declared dead. His family has been informed and is on their way to Brahmavar. As this is a custodial death, the case will be transferred to the CID for further investigation, and all due procedures will be followed.”