Police torture alleged; youth picked-up in connection with theft thrashed
A 28-year-old man has alleged that police officers tortured him during an inquiry regarding a jewellery theft. While the victim is receiving medical treatment, the police superintendent has denied the suspect was brought to the station and promised an investigation into the claims.
Why it matters
Allegations of police brutality highlight ongoing concerns regarding human rights and accountability within local law enforcement agencies.
An alleged police torture has surfaced from the district as a youth, who was picked-up by the police in connection with a theft was thrashed.
According to victim R. Antony, 28, of Vallathu Nambikulam near Cheranmahadevi in the district, two policemen – one in uniform and the other in plainclothes – came to his house on Tuesday midnight and asked him to come with them for an inquiry about a case pertaining to a jewellery theft.
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