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CBI Probes Ajith Kumar Custodial Death as Video Shows Police Assault in Kallakurichi

A magistrate’s report on the custodial death is due July 8 under CBI oversight with initial discipline imposed after the Kallakurichi assault video surfaced.

Overview

  • The CBI is investigating temple guard Ajith Kumar’s June 28 death in Sivaganga police custody under orders from Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.
  • Madurai Judicial Magistrate John Sundarlal has been directed to submit a detailed report by July 8 while five arrested officers remain in judicial custody.
  • A preliminary autopsy found 44 injury marks and traces of chilli powder, contradicting the police claim of an epileptic episode.
  • A viral video from Kacharapalayam police station shows a youth, Vicky, beaten after he pressed officers about his uncle’s deteriorating health and death.
  • Kallakurichi’s SP has launched a probe and transferred a constable to the Armed Reserve as an initial disciplinary step.