Keralam prison officer booked for allegedly beating Kannur Central Jail inmate
A case has been registered against a prison officer in Kannur Central Jail following allegations of physical abuse against an inmate. The legal action was initiated by the Kannur Town Police after a court directive regarding an incident where prisoners were allegedly beaten for requesting medical care.
Why it matters
This incident highlights concerns regarding human rights and administrative accountability within the correctional system.
The Kannur Town Police have registered a case against a prison officer following a complaint by an inmate who alleged that he was restrained and beaten at the Kannur Central Jail in Keralam.
The case was registered under Section 126(2) and 115(2) on Thursday against prison office Jishnu based on a complaint filed by prisoner Jalaludheen. The incident allegedly took place on June 30. According to the compaint, Jalaludheen and fellow prisoners were allegedly restrained and beaten afer they demanded that they be taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
The Kannur Town Police registered the case following directions from the Kannur Judicial Magistrate Court.
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