Nine Tamil Nadu cops get death sentences for 2020 custodial torture, murder of father-son Jayaraj and Benniks in Sathankulam - India Today
A special court in Tamil Nadu has awarded the death penalty to nine police personnel in connection with the brutal custodial killing of a father and son in Sathankulam in 2020. The case had triggered nationwide outrage over police brutality and human rights violations. The victims, who were arrested for allegedly violating lockdown rules, were subjected to severe torture while in custody, leading to their deaths. After a detailed investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), strong evidence, including witness testimonies and medical reports, established the involvement of the accused officers. The court described the crime as extremely heinous and rare, justifying the maximum punishment. This verdict is being seen as a significant step toward accountability within law enforcement and reinforces the importance of safeguarding citizens’ rights against custodial abuse in India.
The Key points
- Nine Tamil Nadu policemen sentenced to death by court
- Case relates to 2020 Sathankulam custodial deaths
- Victims were a father and son duo
- Arrest linked to alleged lockdown rule violations
- Severe custodial torture led to their deaths
- Case sparked nationwide protests and outrage
- CBI conducted a detailed investigation
- Medical and witness evidence proved police involvement
- Court termed crime “rarest of rare” category
- Verdict highlights need for police accountability and human rights protection
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