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CUSTODIAL DEATHS: ZERO POLICE CONVICTIONS IN TAMIL NADU AND BEYOND Why in the News? Recent incident: Ajith Kumar, a security guard, died in police custody in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, sparking public outrage. Judicial rebuke: The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC called the injuries “worse than murder,” highlighting the need for stricter oversight. Pattern continues: …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? A recent Lokniti-CSDS and Common Cause study reveals alarming acceptance of custodial torture among Indian police. Surveying 8,276 personnel across 17 States, it highlights normalized use of violence during interrogations, even for minor offences, raising serious concerns about accountability. Perception of Violence and Torture in Policing: A 2023 study by …
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