Hyderabad, June 5 (NationPress) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) in Telangana, requesting a comprehensive report regarding the death of an autorickshaw driver, who reportedly suffered from police brutality in Hyderabad.

The NHRC initiated this inquiry based on a media report highlighting that a 35-year-old autorickshaw driver passed away on May 13, 2025, reportedly after experiencing severe physical abuse from police at the Rajendranagar Police Station.

The Commission noted that if the allegations in the media report are accurate, it represents a grave infringement of the victim's human rights. Consequently, a notice has been issued to the DGP of Telangana, demanding a thorough report on the incident within two weeks.

As per the media coverage dated May 14, 2025, the victim, identified as Mohd Irfan, had been facing marital issues with his wife, prompting her to bring him to the police station for assistance. Following a counseling session for the couple, Irfan was taken into a separate room where he was severely beaten by police using rubber belts. Upon exiting the police station after about an hour, he began to vomit and collapsed. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was unfortunately pronounced dead, according to the NHRC.

The deceased, Mohd Irfan, was an auto driver hailing from Dargah Kalich Khan in Kismatpur and originally from Mysuru, Karnataka.

A police officer indicated that Irfan, who had three children, was allegedly involved with another married woman, leading to ongoing disputes with his wife, Nishad Begum.

On May 13, Nishad Begum and her family had gone to the woman’s residence to mediate. After a dispute, both Irfan and the woman were taken to the police station that same night by their relatives. According to the police officer, counseling was provided to both parties with advice against further interaction.

Authorities reported that Irfan suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness while leaving the police station. He was promptly transported to Osmania General Hospital but was declared dead upon arrival.

Irfan’s brother, Mohd Sadiq, asserted that his brother succumbed to injuries inflicted by the police. He recounted that upon hearing Irfan's cries, they tried to enter the police building, but were obstructed by officers. After coming out, Irfan started vomiting, complained of chest pain, and collapsed.

A case of death under dubious circumstances has been registered under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).