Hisar Police Controversy: A Man Dies in Custody, and Questions Explode
It’s one of those stories that makes your stomach turn. In Hisar, Haryana, a man named Sanjay Kantival died in police custody under circumstances so murky they’ve set off protests and outrage. The cops say it was a “sudden health failure.” His family? They’re screaming foul play. And honestly, given how these things usually go, you can’t blame them for being skeptical.
So What Actually Went Down?
The Timeline That Doesn’t Add Up
Here’s how it started: Sanjay’s wife, Sumitra, filed a complaint about a drunken argument. Next thing you know, he’s in custody. Hours later, he’s dead. The family says his body had bruises—clear signs of a beating. The police? They’re sticking to their “health failure” story. But come on, how many times have we heard that before?
Cops vs. Family: Two Very Different Stories
The police insist they followed all the rules. Sumitra isn’t buying it. “They beat him to death,” she told reporters, her voice breaking. And you can feel her anger—raw, desperate. Meanwhile, the cops are hiding behind jargon and procedure. It’s the same old dance, and it’s exhausting.
The Family’s Fight for Justice
Sumitra’s Stand
Sumitra’s not backing down. She swears her husband was healthy when they took him in. Now she’s outside the police station with relatives and activists, demanding answers. “We want justice, not excuses,” she says. And you can’t help but wonder—how many more families have to go through this?
Public Anger Goes Viral
This isn’t just a local issue anymore. Social media’s lit up with #JusticeForSanjay, and videos of the protests are spreading like wildfire. People are fed up. The question is, will anyone in power actually listen?
What Are the Authorities Doing? (Not Enough)
Paperwork Over Progress
An FIR’s been filed, and there’s some vague talk about a departmental inquiry. But no one’s been suspended, no one’s been held accountable. It’s all just… words. And words don’t bring back the dead.
The Legal Maze
Human rights groups are pushing for a judicial probe. Lawyers are pointing out that custodial deaths often end with families fighting for years just to get basic answers. It’s a system designed to wear you down.
This Isn’t the First Time
Haryana’s Ugly Pattern
Sanjay’s case isn’t unique. Remember the Dalit man who died in Rohtak last year? Or the others before him? Courts keep slamming the police for dragging their feet, but nothing changes. It’s like no one’s really paying attention until the next headline hits.
Why Does This Keep Happening?
Activists say it’s simple: no oversight, no accountability. No body cameras, no independent checks. Just a system that protects its own. “Abuses go unchecked,” one local lawyer told me. And he’s not wrong.
Media Spin and Public Noise
Local News: Pick a Side
Some outlets are parroting the police line. Others are focusing on the family’s pain. Either way, the truth’s getting lost in the noise. And let’s be real—sensational headlines don’t help anyone.
Social Media’s Double Edge
Online campaigns are keeping the pressure on, but they’re also a mess of rumors and half-truths. Petitions are circulating, but where are the big politicians? Silent, as usual.
What Happens Now?
The Waiting Game
The autopsy results are pending, but delays are already killing trust. Legal experts say the family’s in for a long, brutal fight. Because the system? It’s built to outlast you.
How to Help (If You Care)
Support NGOs tracking the case. Share updates—but make sure they’re verified. And don’t look away. Because silence? That’s what lets this keep happening.
Bottom Line
Sanjay Kantival’s death isn’t just a tragedy. It’s a symptom of something rotten. Investigations will drag on, but public anger might be the only thing that forces change. Because until the system fixes itself, justice will always come too late—if it comes at all.
Source: News18 Hindi – Nation
