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High Court Orders Fresh FIR as CBI Takes Over Custodial Death Probe in Sivaganga

Ordered to submit its final report by August 20, the CBI must now lead the inquiry following judicial confirmation of custodial torture.

Madras HC confirms temple guard’s death was custodial torture, orders CBI probe
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The Madras high court. (File Photo)

Overview

  • The Madras High Court mandated the CBI’s Special Crime Branch to appoint an investigating officer within a week for the Sivaganga custodial death probe.
  • The bench set August 20 as the deadline for the CBI to submit its final report to the jurisdictional court.
  • Five policemen have been arrested so far and the CBI is reviewing evidence to determine if additional officers should face charges.
  • Forensic evidence recorded 44 injuries and massive internal bleeding, refuting the initial police claim of an epileptic seizure.
  • The court directed police authorities to assist the investigation and ordered protection of witnesses under the state’s Witness Protection Scheme.