Maharashtra records highest number of custodial deaths in 2021: MoS Home Nityanand Rai
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The highest number of custodial deaths were reported in Maharashtra followed by Gujarat and Bihar this year. Replying to a question on custodial deaths in the Parliament, the Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that as per the information received from NHRC, Maharashtra reported 26 custodial deaths, followed by Gujarat which registered 21 deaths and Bihar that registered 18 deaths this year till November 15.