US EditionTamil Nadu Custodial Death: Actor Vijay Visits Temple Guard’s Home, State Govt Gives Job to Victim's Brother
TAMIL NADU, INDIA, JUN 30 – Five Tamil Nadu police officers were arrested and suspended following a judicial probe into the custodial death of temple security guard Ajith Kumar, with 24 such deaths reported since 2022.
- On June 29, temple guard Ajith Kumar died at Madurai’s Government Rajaji Hospital, prompting five arrests and six suspensions of police officers.
- Following his detention on June 27 over a theft suspicion, the guard was reportedly beaten with lathi sticks and chilli powder was poured on his face and private parts.
- Post-Mortem found 30–40 injuries including lathi blows near the anus; video footage shows police beating Ajith Kumar with a lathi.
- Madras High Court ordered a judicial inquiry by July 8, while SP Ashish Rawat was placed on wait and IPS G Chandeesh was appointed to lead investigations.
- Beyond immediate probes, AIADMK demanded CBI investigation, Vijay called for SIT, and opposition parties urged judicial oversight and compensation.
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