Sessions Court orders fresh investigation into actor Saranraj’s death in 2023, slams police for ‘tainted’ probe
A Sessions Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the 2023 death of actor Saranraj, citing a 'tainted' initial police probe that incorrectly labeled the incident as an accident. The court criticized the investigating officer for suppressing evidence and ordered a new inquiry into potential foul play.
Why it matters
The ruling highlights judicial oversight in cases of alleged police misconduct and the pursuit of justice in high-profile death investigations.
The XVI Additional Sessions Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the death of actor Saranraj, rejecting the police’s initial conclusion that it was in a motor vehicle accident.
The judge, C. Sanjai Baba, strongly criticised the original investigating officer (IO), accusing her of conducting a perfunctory and “tainted” probe to shield the accused.
Saranraj, 29, had acted in notable films, including Asuran, Vada Chennai, and Viduthalai. He passed away on the night of June 7, 2023, after a car collided with his two-wheeler on t Arcot Road.
Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s wife, the Guindy Traffic Police Station initially registered a case under sections concerning rash driving and causing death by negligence.
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