Overview

• The Madras High Court appointed a district judge to probe the custodial death and demanded all evidence be submitted by July 8.
• Chief Minister M.K. Stalin transferred the investigation to the CBI following initial CB-CID involvement.
• Five policemen arrested in connection with temple security guard Ajith Kumar’s death have been remanded and face charges under the BNSS Act.
• Sivaganga Superintendent of Police Ashish Rawat has been placed on compulsory wait and replaced by Ramanathapuram SP G Chandeesh.
• Preliminary autopsy findings documented 30–40 injury marks, prompting judicial scrutiny of alleged custodial torture.