PATNA, Nov. 27 -- A 16-year-old boy, who eloped with a girl (sister of a constable) died in police custody in mysterious circumstances in Nawada on Thursday morning, prompting violent protests, said people aware of the incident. The victim, a resident of Bauri village in Kashi Chowk block, was said to be detained on Wednesday evening after being accused of eloping with the sister of a Bihar Police constable.Tension prevailed in the area throughout the morning as residents demanded accountability of police personnel. Speculations did the rounds that the death had been caused due to torture and the cops tried to hush up the affair.

Police said the victim had a relationship with a girl from the same village for three years. Both allegedly e...