Madhubani, Aug. 16 -- Jan Suraaj founder and Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor on Sunday demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged custodial death of Roshan Yadav, saying his family has claimed that he was beaten to death.

Kishor, who met the Superintendent of Police (SSP), said the meeting was held to discuss the allegations raised by Yadav's family and seek justice in the matter.

"A boy named Roshan Yadav has died in police custody. We came here to meet the local police officials, specifically the SSP, regarding the allegations made by his family," Kishor told reporters in Madhubani.

He questioned the circumstances surrounding the arrest, stating that Yadav's family alleges that he was arrested at Rahika police station on May 27 ...