At 80, the highest no. of custodial deaths reported in Gujarat in the last 5 years, Rajya Sabha told

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability   Source: IE   Context: According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the highest number of custodial deaths has been reported in Gujarat (80) In the last five years.   Custodial deaths/extrajudicial killings in India:    Meaning: When an alleged accused has been prosecuted …