Hathras, April 24 -- A man accused of kidnapping a minor in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide in police custody, Superintendent of Police (SP) Chiranjeev Nath Sinha said in a statement on Friday.

According to the police official, the incident occurred on Thursday, when the accused hanged himself in the restroom at the police station. The Station Inspector and the Duty Constable have been suspended.

"Accused Chandrapal was summoned. Chandrapal expressed the need to use the restroom. He was accompanied by a PRD personnel and a guard. Under unexpected circumstances, he hanged himself in the restroom. The sentry immediately informed the police station, and Chandrapal was rushed to the hospital, where he succumbed to his inju...