Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s convoy security breach: kin of custodial death victim Akash Delison try to block vehicle
Relatives of a youth who died in police custody attempted to block the convoy of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to demand a formal investigation. The incident led to a security breach and the detention of several protesters by local police.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing tensions regarding police accountability and the public's struggle to seek justice for custodial deaths in India.
Relatives of Sivaganga district youth Akash Delison who allegedly died in police custody attempted to approach Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s convoy and submit a petition outside the Secretariat on Thursday (September 3, 2026).
The incident occurred when the convoy was proceeding from his Neelankarai residence to the Secretariat. Over 100 people had gathered near the entrance of Fort St. George to meet the Chief Minister.
Among them were Rajesh Kannan (50), his wife Anandhi (43), relatives of Akash Delison, who allegedly died in police custody at the Manamadurai police station in March this year. The family alleged that though a case had been registered against six police personnel, no action had been taken and sought a CB-CID probe.
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