AGRA, Aug. 2 -- A youth was found dead at his house in Etah district allegedly after returning from police interrogation, sparking allegations of custodial torture and protests by villagers. The family of the deceased and locals alleged that he was beaten at the police station, leading to his death by suicide.

Though police categorically dismissed allegations of police torture, a probe has been ordered in this connection. Shyam Narain Singh, the senior superintendent of police (SSP), Etah, denied torture by police, he attached two sub-inspectors to police lines pending inquiry. Additional SP of Etah has been asked to probe the matter, he said.

According to the SSP, the deceased, Satyaveer Singh, 19, had been called to the police station...