The working style of Tamil Nadu Police is once again under question. After the death in custody in Shivganga, another picture of cruelty has come out from Kallakurichi inside the police station. It has shocked the entire state. A video that went viral on social media has revealed the truth of police violence, which is mostly buried inside the walls. Action is being taken in this matter.
The incident of June 6 was revealed when a video surfaced on the Internet. In this, a young man is seen brutally beating the policemen. According to the video, all this happened inside the police station. As soon as it went viral, the video brought the administration into action. Under pressure, the accused constable Manikandan has been sent to the armed reserve and a case has been registered on it.
The roots of this phenomenon are related to the problem of a family. Jaipal of Kallakurichi went to Dubai some time ago. A person Vijay got him a job there. But after a few months Jaipal returned home, his condition was worrisome. His wife Malar suspected that something serious had become serious with him abroad. When he questioned Vijay, threats started getting instead of answers.
When Malar wanted to lodge a complaint at the Kacharapalayam police station, the police refused to register the case. Tired, the nephew of Malar reached Vicky police station and questioned the inaction of the police. The situation worsened from here. Eyewitnesses claim that the policemen present in the police station got so upset with Vicky’s questions that he started brutally assaulting him.
The entire incident was recorded by the cameras present in the police station. Apart from this, someone also captured footage from mobile and uploaded it on social media. It can be clearly seen in the video that policemen drag the young man, kill and are punished for asking for justice. After this incident, Jaipal’s health suddenly worsened. He was taken to Kallakurichi Medical College.
He died despite keeping it on ventilator for three days. The news of death spread outrage in the entire area. People started protesting on the road and started demanding strict action against the culprits. After this, the police department immediately came into action. The SP was entrusted with the task of investigation and a case was registered against the accused constable. But the local people called it insufficient.
People say that the movement will continue till the demand for dismissal, arrest and judicial inquiry is not considered. This case has come up at a time when the Tamil Nadu police is already surrounded by the death incident in Sivaganga district. Now this cruelty of Kallakurichi is reviving the debate of police reform and accountability in the state.
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