Youth dies after police raid on gambling den in Narmadapuram, family alleges assault

During a police operation targeting an illegal gambling den in Narmadapuram, a young man attempted to escape and sustained injuries. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Medical officials reported that the cause of death was a heart attack triggered by the stress of the incident. However, the victim's family disputes this finding, alleging that the youth was subjected to physical assault by police personnel during the raid. They have called for an impartial investigation and have lodged a formal FIR against the officers involved. The case has sparked public debate in the district over the conduct of police during anti‑gambling drives and the need for transparent medical examinations in such deaths.