KOTTAYAM: Youth who was in police custody found dead inside the station’s toilet. U. Navas (27) was found hanging on his dhoti from the rods of the window. Special branch DySP Parthasarathy has been assigned to investigate lapse from the police's side.

Navas was taken into custody for an assault attempt on his wife, daughter and transgender brother Naushad at around 8.45 pm on Monday. He was handed over to the police by the locals, after an escape attempt. Meanwhile, Navas injured his own hand. He was taken to the police station by 10.30 pm. As per the 47th section of the Police Act, he was kept in protective custody and subjected to medical examination around 12 am.

As per CCTV footage, Navas can be seen going to the toilet by 9.15 in the morning. In this time, apart from the GD charge and security officer, others were at a meeting in SHO’s room. Navas’ absence was noticed around 10 am. He couldn’t be found after searching the premises. On checking CCTV, Navas was seen moving towards the toilet. He was later found hanging inside the toilet. He was taken to Medical College Hospital but was dead already. The police said that Navas’ wife, who came to the station in the morning, didn’t show any interest in taking him home. Forensic experts swept the place for evidence. DCRB DySP Prakashan is assigned for investigation. Navas’ mother: UshaWife: AnjuDaughter: Aaradhya