Bihar Man Dies in Custody: Family Alleges Torture and Extortion in Passport Fraud Case

A 53-year-old Muslim man, Irshad Alam, died in Bihar's Gopalganj jail after his arrest for alleged passport fraud. His family accuses police and jail authorities of torture, extortion, and medical negligence. They claim he was called a "terrorist" and denied timely medical care. A magisterial inquiry is underway, with a post-mortem pending. Local leaders demand accountability and an independent investigation.