Custodial Death Sparks High-Profile Investigation in Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu government has reassigned Sivaganga District Superintendent of Police, Ashish Rawat, to 'compulsory wait' at the Director General of Police's office, following the death of Ajith Kumar, a temple security guard, in police custody. The shift in personnel suggests rising concerns over the incident.

Ramanathapuram SP, G Chandeesh, now holds additional responsibilities as Sivagangai district SP, as the CB-CID spearheads the probe into the unsettling custodial death. The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench took up a suo motu case, delving into allegations of police assault, which included evidence of beatings presented through photographs and a compelling video.

The case attracts intense scrutiny with Advocate Henri Tiphagne submitting further evidence, questioning police action over the alleged missed registration of a theft complaint. In light of legal mandates, the Tamil Nadu government reports thorough investigations, including a prompt post-mortem, leading to the arrest of five officers and a formal criminal case under the BNSS Act.

(With inputs from agencies.)