HONARABLE JUDGE VERY TENSION OF AJITHKUMAR CUSTODYIAL DEATH IN MADURAI HIGHFOURT.JUSTICE AJITHKUMAR

Описание: Here’s the latest on the protest and investigation into the custodial death of Ajith Kumar:


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🔍 What happened?

Incident: On June 27–28, 2025, 27‑year‑old temple guard B. Ajith Kumar was arrested by Tiruppuvanam police in a gold-theft case in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu. Family allege he was tortured during questioning, collapsed, and was declared dead soon after reaching the hospital .

Autopsy findings:

Preliminary report: Multiple external injuries (bruises) were found, prompting reclassification of the case as murder under BNSS §196(2)(a). Five officers arrested; six suspended .

Final report: Revealed 44 injuries, including deep contusions, blunt force trauma to the brain, and internal bleeding—consistent with prolonged torture using rods/batons .




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🏛️ Judicial and Government Response

Madras High Court (Madurai bench) strongly criticized the police and government for failing to act promptly, questioning FIR delays, lack of CCTV coverage during interrogations, and why senior officers weren’t suspended. It demanded clarity on autopsy procedures and even probed potential chilli-powder torture .

CM Stalin’s action:

Declared the death “unjustifiable” and transferred the probe to the CBI, vowing full support .

Required departmental accountability: SP placed on compulsory wait, DSP suspended, and the five accused arrested .

Provided solatium and support: Family received ₹5 lakh, land patta, plus a job offer for Ajith’s brother .






🙋 Social & Political Response

The hashtag #JusticeForAjithkumar has trended widely on social media, with civil rights and opposition parties (AIADMK, BJP, CPI‑M) demanding murder charges, independent investigations, compensation, and stronger safeguards .

Tamil Nadu SHRC took suo motu cognisance, initiating a human rights inquiry. A civilian witness who filmed the beating has been given protection under witness schemes .





✅ What’s next?


CBI investigation Takes over from state police In progress
Judicial inquiry Directed by Madras HC; report due soon Pending
SHRC report 6‑week window for inquiry Ongoing
Trial Criminal charges under murder & torture laws After investigations complete





Can justice be ensured?

The CBI transfer and judicial oversight are major steps toward an impartial investigation.