NAGPUR, India – A man suspected of attempting a daytime robbery in Nagpur died after being apprehended by local residents, with a preliminary post-mortem report indicating a heart attack as the cause of death, according to marathi.abplive.com. The incident occurred on September 29 in the city's New Manish Nagar area.

The death of the suspect, identified as Sumedh Gajbhiye, had initially sparked public discussions suggesting that he may have died due to a beating by the crowd that apprehended him. However, police have denied these claims, stating that initial assessments point to a natural death.

Robbery Attempt and Suspect's Death

The attempted robbery took place on September 29 in the Model Mill Colony, an area situated within New Manish Nagar. The target of the robbery attempt was the residence of the Dharmik family. According to marathi.abplive.com, two individuals were involved in the incident, which occurred during daylight hours.

As the suspects attempted to flee the scene following the robbery attempt, one of them, Sumedh Gajbhiye, was intercepted and apprehended by residents of the locality. Following his capture, reports and discussions among the public suggested that Gajbhiye had been subjected to physical assault by the crowd, a point of contention highlighted by marathi.abplive.com.

Gajbhiye was subsequently handed over to police officials who arrived at the scene. He was then transported from the police station to a hospital. Upon examination by medical professionals, Sumedh Gajbhiye was declared deceased.

Post-Mortem Findings and Police Response

The post-mortem examination conducted on Sumedh Gajbhiye provided a preliminary finding that his death was caused by a heart attack, marathi.abplive.com reported. The report further indicated that no internal bleeding was found within Sumedh Gajbhiye's internal organs. This finding emerged amidst the ongoing speculation regarding the circumstances of his death.

Police authorities have explicitly refuted the claims that Gajbhiye's death was a result of the alleged beating by the mob. Police officials stated that, based on initial assessments, the death was likely natural, according to marathi.abplive.com. In response to the incident, authorities have registered a case of accidental death.

marathi.abplive.com further detailed the sequence of events leading to Gajbhiye's death after his apprehension. The news outlet reported that Gajbhiye's health condition reportedly deteriorated suddenly after he was brought to the police station. Following this rapid decline in his health, he was admitted to the Medical Hospital, where medical professionals ultimately pronounced him dead.

The final and conclusive cause of Sumedh Gajbhiye's death is expected to be determined upon the completion and release of the full post-mortem report, marathi.abplive.com stated. The ongoing investigation aims to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the suspect's death, addressing the differing accounts and preliminary medical findings.

Railway Police Constable Dies in Swimming Pool Incident

In a separate incident in Nagpur, a railway police constable died after sustaining a serious head injury during a get-together party earlier this week, marathi.abplive.com reported. The incident occurred on Tuesday night at a farmhouse in the Sonegaon Shivar area.

Details of the Incident

The deceased has been identified as Sachin Aawari, a 38-year-old constable with the railway police. According to marathi.abplive.com, Aawari was attending a get-together party with friends at the Bal Giri Farmhouse, located in the Sonegaon Shivar area of Nagpur. The incident took place on Tuesday night, which was September 29.

marathi.abplive.com reported that around 10:30 PM on Tuesday night, Aawari and his companions entered the swimming pool at the farmhouse. While diving into the pool, Aawari reportedly struck his head forcefully against a concrete corner of the swimming pool. This impact resulted in a severe injury to his head, which ultimately led to his death.

Police Investigation Underway

Following the incident, police authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Sachin Aawari's death. An accidental death case has been registered at the Kuhi Police Station in Nagpur, marathi.abplive.com stated. Police are actively working to determine the precise conditions and events that led to the constable's demise.