CBI probe sought into youth’s death
The Madras High Court has requested a judicial inquiry report regarding the death of N. Arunachalam, who died in police custody after being arrested for illegal liquor sales. The petitioner is seeking a CBI probe, alleging custodial torture.
Why it matters
Allegations of custodial death and torture raise serious concerns about human rights and police accountability.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Friday sought the report of the Judicial Magistrate inquiry into the death of N. Arunachalam of Thoothukudi who was arrested for illegally selling liquor bottles. The family has alleged custodial torture.
A Division Bench of Justices C.V. Karthikeyan and R. Sakthivel was hearing a public interest litigation petition filed by G. Theeran Thirumurugan of Madurai. The petitioner sought a CBI probe into the incident.
Mr. Thirumurugan said police arrested Arunachalam who was working as a contract labourer in a TASMAC shop. After he was arrested, the police beat him up brutally. Due to the custodial torture he sustained injuries and was admitted to the hospital.
During the treatment, a video circulated on social media showed Arunachalam mentioning the names of police personnel who had allegedly assaulted him, he said.
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