6.57 The post-mortem report showed two ligature marks as the cause of death. According to the autopsy surgeon, it was "asphyxia" resulting from suicidal hanging. The medical evidence thus pointed out that Ram Chander's death was on account of suicide. The material question, which arose — why Ram Chander took such an extreme step to end his life? 6.58 In response to the show-cause notice issued by the Commission, the Secretary to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, vide communication dated 20 July 2007, submitted that a charge sheet against the delinquent police officers had been submitted in the Court and that an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2,000 was made to the widow of the deceased. 6.59 While considering the matter the Commission held that “the amount of Rs. 2,000 was grossly inadequate to compensate for the loss of human life, and amounts to adding insult to injury. The purpose of giving monetary relief is to bring some solace to the aggrieved family. While determining the amount of relief, regard must always be had to the circumstances of the case and the requirements of the dependents of the deceased.” Considering all the circumstances, the Commission recommended to the State of Uttar Pradesh to pay an amount of Rs. 3,00,000 as monetary relief to the next of kin of the deceased Ram Chander. The State Government, vide communication dated 5 March 2008, has reported that Rs. 3,00,000, as per recommendation of the Commission, has been sanctioned. However, proof of payment is awaited. 14. Death of Undertrial Prisoner Vishal Krishna Madekar in Central Jail, Bangalore, Karnataka (Case No. 671/10/2001-2002-CD) 6.60 The Commission took cognizance of an intimation dated 16 March 2002, received from Superintendent, Central Jail, Bangalore, Karnataka, regarding the death of an undertrial prisoner Vishal Krishna Medekar in the jail, and asked the State Government for the relevant reports. Meanwhile, Shri Krishna Baburao Medekar, father of the deceased, also made a complaint that his son had died as a result of brutal assault by the police. 6.61 On consideration of various reports, the Commission noted that the 42 ante-mortem injuries observed in the post-mortem indicate that the deceased was subjected to brutal assault. This prima facie established violation of human rights of the deceased. 6.62 The Commission thus recommended payment of Rs. 3,00,000 as compensation to the next of kin of the deceased u/s 18(a) (i) of PHRA. The compliance report, along with proof of payment, is awaited. 15. Unlawful Arrest/Detention of Mohammed Harish Ali in Judicial Custody in Karimganj, Assam (Case No. 15/3/2000-2001) 6.63 The complainant, Mohammed Harish Ali, a rickshaw puller and a resident of village Fulbari, was arrested in execution of a warrant issued by the Court against another person of the same name. The complainant protested at the time of arrest that he was not the person wanted by the Court, but the executing officer did not listen to him. Although, the Superintendent of Police, 42 National Human Rights Commission