A Tamil from Sri Lanka died whilst in Indian police custody in Chennai on Friday, reported the Times of India.
The man, named Mohan, was detained by Chennai police in connection to an alleged fake passport incident.
According to the paper, Mohan was arrested after escaping, and "developed health complications and fell unconscious" whilst being questioned by police.
He was pronounced dead, on arrival at Perumbakkam hospital.
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