Systemic reckoning: On the verdict in the Sattankulam murder case
The Hindu·3h ago·Hope
What Happened
A trial court in Madurai convicted nine police officers in the custodial killing of trader Jayaraj and his son Benicks at Sattankulam police station in Tamil Nadu six years ago. The men were arrested on false lockdown violation charges, tortured overnight, and died. CBI evidence including DNA matching and call records proved guilt. A tenth accused died of COVID-19 earlier. The conviction sends a message against police brutality.
Key Entities
Jayaraj and BenicksSattankulam police stationTamil NaduMadurai trial courtCBIHead constable RevathiMadras High Court Justices P.N. Prakash and B. Pugalendhi