Sattankulam father-son custodial death case: all nine policemen get death sentence

What Happened

A Tamil Nadu trial court sentenced nine policemen to death for torturing and killing trader P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks in June 2020 during COVID-19 lockdown. The father and son were detained at Sattankulam police station for allegedly violating lockdown rules. The judge ruled the torture was unacceptable and an attack on human rights. A total fine exceeding one crore rupees was also imposed. One accused died during trial.

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