The dispute over torn currency note took the life of delivery boy Sameer Hussain in East Vinod Nagar of the capital Delhi. It is being told that after the alleged assault, Sameer had consumed poisonous substance. On October 5, he was admitted to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital. He lost his life here on 20 October.
The police had prepared a Medico-Legal Case (MLC) and registered an FIR on the next day of the incident, i.e. on October 5. After Sameer's death, the police has also added section 108 of BNS. This section is imposed in cases of instigating or forcing suicide.
Earlier on the night of 4th October, Sameer Hussain had gone to East Vinod Nagar to make delivery. Sameer had told that there was a dispute between him and the customer over a torn Rs 10 note. There were two people there as customers, Rakesh alias Bunty (30) and Rampal Singh (65). It is alleged that Rakesh slapped Sameer three times, while Rampal Singh abused him. Sameer told that he was also made fun of by calling him middle class. The same night at around 11 pm, Sameer called PCR and informed about the attack on him. Police arrested Rakesh and Rampal Singh.
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Beaten for not taking torn note
The whole controversy started with a torn Rs 10 note. The customer was giving a torn note of Rs 10 to Sameer. Sameer refused to take this note. On this issue, first there was a squabble and then the matter escalated into a fight. Sameer was slapped and humiliated. Sameer himself informed the police about the assault. After this, Sameer's Medico-Legal Case (MLC) was prepared late at night. Later, Sameer recorded a video related to the entire incident and presented his side.
I called myself a hard worker
Sameer had told that he is very hardworking. He said, 'Given the financial and mental situation going on in life, I want to tell you that I work very hard. I don't have a car and I deliver by bicycle. As per my behaviour, I am very good. I struggle in life, I don't care much about anyone.
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What did the police tell?
When the police received information that Sameer had consumed poisonous substance, they immediately reached the spot. The police admitted him to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital. About 15 days later, i.e. on 20th October, Sameer Hussain died. After the imposition of the section related to abetment of suicide, the police is investigating the matter more seriously.