Gujarat Teen Suffers Kidney Failure After Custodial Arrest, Police Deny Allegations

Gujarat teen suffers kidney failure after custodial arrest, police deny allegations

The family of a 17-year-old Muslim boy in Gujarat’s Botad district has alleged their son was subjected to sexual and physical abuse during police detention a month ago. Aryan Makhiala worked as a daily wage labourer. After the death of his parents, he became the sole breadwinner of his family, including his grandparents and two sisters. According to his family, Makhiala was picked up by the police on August 19 from a local fair on suspicion of t…

Gujarat: After 9 Days Of Alleged Police Torture Muslim Teen Critical With Kidney Failure - Clarion India

GANDHINAGAR — A Muslim minor from Botad, Gujarat, is battling for life after allegedly being subjected to severe police torture while being in custody, according to the Minority Coordination Committee (MCC). The victim, Aryan Makhiyala from the Harankui area of Botad, who worked as a daily wage labourer to support his family, was picked up by Botad Town Police on August 19 on charges of theft. His family alleged that Aryan and even his grandfath…