Tuticorin custodial deaths: TN govt transfers case to CBI as HC raises no objections

In a major reprieve in Tuticorin custodial deaths, Tamil Nu government, on Monday has transferred case to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Earlier in day, Murai bench of Mras HC has said that it will t object to Tamil Nu government's decision to seek a CBI probe, according to ANI. Chief Minister h said he would seek a probe at next hearing scheduled on June 30.

Tuticorin custodial deaths: DMK chief Stalin alleges 'CM ordered CBI probe under pressure'

Govt transfers case to CBI

Tuticorin custodial deaths: District magistrate says 'police actively preventing inquiry'

District Magistrate: 'Police interfering with inquiry'

Moreover, Sathankulam District Magistrate too said that district police ministration were preventing magistrate's inquiry into case.   magistrate court has registered a suo moto criminal contempt case in incident, as per sources. judge has observed that unless top police officers on-duty at police station are transferred, investigation cant be free and fair and has ordered 'hostile police officers' to appear in court on Tuesday morning at 10.30 AM.

Tuticorin custodial deaths: CCTV before far-son's arrest shows 'argument' with cops

Police claim victims' abused cops, CCTV foot contricts

As per FIR,  Sathankulam He Constable Murugan claimed that far-son duo Jeyaraj and Bennicks verbally abused policemen and threatened to hit m, when policemen reminded m of lockdown as ir mobile shop was seen open at 9:15 PM on June 19. On or hand,  Republic TV  has accessed CCTV foot outside far-son duo - Jayaraj and Bennicks's mobile shop in Tuticorin from day y were arrested - June 19. CCTV foot shows that re was argument between duo and police, with far - Jayaraj seen walking across street on being summoned by police, while Bennicks is seen following shortly.

Two more cases of police brutality emerge from Tamil Nu amid Tuticorin custodial deaths

What is Tuticorin custodial death case?

P Jayaraj (59) and his son Bennicks (31) - residents of Tuticorin, were picked up for questioning by Sathankulam police on June 19 for violating lockdown rules. duo were allegedly brutally beaten by police in custody and n later released in a deteriorating health condition. Reports state that after sustaining severe injuries, both victims were shifted to Kovilpatti government hospital where Benniks died on last Monday evening and Jayaraj, who was diabetic, succumbed to a respiratory illness on last Tuesday.

Moreover, hospital records state that both h multiple marks on posterior's gluteal region, and Bennicks' knee caps were pressed, as per reports. deceased's kin has claimed that both victims were subjected to excessive torture, verbal and physical humiliation in police custody, which has w been reportedly confirmed by examining doctor. on-duty inspector has been suspended and 4 or cops have been transferred, while FIR has been lodged against police.