Nine Police Officers Sentenced to Death in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case
Sathankulam custodial deaths: 9 cops who tortured and killed father-son duo sentenced to death by court
Hindustan Times
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In a landmark ruling, a court in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India, sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of father-son duo P Jayaraj and J Bennix in 2020. The court classified the case as a rare instance of police brutality that shocked society and imposed a fine of ₹1.40 crore (approximately $168,000 USD) as compensation to the victims' family.
- 01Nine police officers received the death penalty for the custodial deaths of P Jayaraj and J Bennix.
- 02The court deemed the case as one of the rarest of rare instances of police brutality.
- 03A total fine of ₹1.40 crore (approximately $168,000 USD) was imposed for the victims' family.
- 04The incident occurred in June 2020 due to alleged COVID-19 norm violations.
- 05The case was investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) following public outcry.
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A court in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for their involvement in the custodial deaths of father-son duo P Jayaraj and J Bennix in June 2020. The officers were convicted for brutally assaulting the pair after they were arrested for allegedly violating COVID-19 regulations by keeping their mobile phone shop open beyond permitted hours. The First Additional District and Sessions Judge G Muthukumaran characterized the case as one of the 'rarest of rare' instances, emphasizing that those meant to protect the public had instead committed heinous acts that undermined societal trust. The court also imposed a fine of ₹1.40 crore (approximately $168,000 USD) to be paid to the victims' family as compensation. The incident sparked widespread outrage, leading to a CBI investigation that examined 105 witnesses over five years. Of the original ten accused, one special sub-inspector died during the trial due to health issues.
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This ruling serves as a significant deterrent against police brutality in India, reinforcing the expectation of accountability for law enforcement.
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