Allegations of Police Torture in Young Man's Death Spur Judicial Inquiry

An inquiry has been launched to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old Punithan, after allegations of police torture emerged.

Sankar Nagar police detained Punithan for a theft investigation. Days later, his family was informed he was unwell, and he was declared dead at a government hospital.

Human rights activist Henry Tiphagne, from 'People's Watch', has demanded justice, citing evidence of "brutal torture." Police have refuted these claims, attributing the death to medical causes.