A case of accidental death was reported with the Kalupur police station on Thursday after a man, accused involved in dispute matter, died in the custody of Kalupur police station on Thursday early morning.

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According to police, the victim identified as Gafur Shaiyad, a resident of Kalupar and auto driver, was nabbed by police of Dana Suthar police chowki in a matter dispute and was taken to the police station on Wednesday afternoon.

On Thursday morning, when one of the police officers went to check Shaiyad, he didn't respond.

Later, 108 emergency service was called in and he was rushed to a hospital. The accused was declared dead on arrival.

Shaiyad's family members have alleged that he was taken by police on Tuesday and he was killed by the cops in custody. On the other hand, Kalupur police inspector RG Desai said, "Shaiyad was arrested under Section 151 in The Code Of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on Tuesday. An investigation is on and the victim's body has been sent for autopsy. Further investigation of the matter will reveal what actually had happened in the matter, right now we are following procedures."

Protests were also held by the Auto Association members of Ahmedabad outside the Civil hospital of Asarwa area, seeking justice for Shaiyad and they wanted an investigation regarding the matter and they denied to accept Shaiyad's body.

Later, the case was handed over to the BC Desai, D division ACP and further investigations are on.