Five Policemen Arrested in Sivaganga Custodial Death of Temple Guard Ajith Kumar; CBI Probe Ordered, CM Stalin Apologizes

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Updated Jul 2, 2025, 04:26 AM

Five police officers in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district were arrested and charged with murder following the custodial death of Ajith Kumar, a 27-year-old temple security guard. Kumar was detained on theft allegations and died during police custody on June 28, 2025. An autopsy revealed at least 18 critical injuries, including severe trauma to his head and chest, contradicting initial police claims attributing his death to epilepsy. A video surfaced showing Kumar being brutally beaten by policemen in plain clothes, intensifying public outrage and prompting protests.

The Madras High Court criticized the Tamil Nadu government and police, questioning the lack of inquiry within the police station and the functionality of CCTV cameras. The district Superintendent of Police was placed on compulsory waitlist amid allegations of evidence tampering and attempts to bribe the victim's family. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin apologized to Kumar's family, assured strict action, and transferred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with the state government pledging full cooperation. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation from political parties, including AIADMK and BJP, with calls for accountability and a thorough probe into police conduct. This case marks one of several custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu since the DMK came to power, raising concerns about police brutality and governance in the state.

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