What did the Madras High Court say about the police in the Ajith Kumar case?

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court stated it would 'teach a lesson to the police' over the custodial death of Ajith Kumar.

Why was Ajith Kumar arrested, and what was the outcome?

Ajith Kumar was arrested based on a false jewellery theft complaint, but he died the next day due to alleged custodial torture, confirmed as a custodial killing by the CBI.

What action has been taken against the accused policemen?

Five arrested special police team members were denied bail and ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of the trial.

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Custodial Death: Court Vows To Teach Police A Lesson

4 Feb

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Summary

Court cited custodial death of a security guard over false theft allegations.
Post-mortem revealed 40 injuries, confirming severe physical abuse.
Accused policemen denied bail, ordered to remain in custody until trial.

Custodial Death: Court Vows To Teach Police A Lesson

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has stated it will 'teach a lesson to the police' following the custodial death of Ajith Kumar, a temple security guard. The court noted that Kumar was allegedly beaten to death over a false jewellery theft complaint, refusing bail to five arrested special police team members.

The CBI confirmed Kumar's death as a custodial killing, having closed the theft complaint against him as baseless. A post-mortem examination documented approximately 40 injuries on his body, substantiating claims of severe physical abuse.

Justice Sreemathi expressed anguish, questioning the complainant's actions and the basis of the initial assault. The accused policemen are to remain in custody until the trial concludes, with the hearing adjourned to February 17. At least ten officials, including senior ranks, face cases in connection with the incident.