Even Murderer Will Not Attack Like This”: Madras High Court On Tamil Nadu Custodial Death

Chennai:

In a major embarrassment for the Tamil Nadu government, five police personnel have been arrested for allegedly torturing a temporary security guard to death in custody in Sivaganga district. The victim, identified as Ajith Kumar, was employed at a temple in Thirupuvanam.

The district’s Superintendent of Police has been placed under “compulsory wait”, and the state police chief’s office claims swift action was taken following the post-mortem report that confirmed custodial torture.

Chief Minister MK Stalin has ordered that the case be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation. 

In a personal gesture, Mr Stalin also spoke to Ajith’s grieving mother and brother, assuring them of stringent action against the accused police officers and extending all necessary support from the state. 

“There should be no doubts about the investigation. I’ve always reiterated that the police must act in a way that upholds human rights. Incidents like this are unacceptable. The act by a few personnel is unpardonable. I’d like to warn-acts like this should never happen,” the Chief Minister said in a statement.