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Custodial Deaths in India

Syllabus: Governance Source:  NDTV Context: A Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court condemned the custodial torture of Ajith Kumar in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, calling it “more brutal than a murder.” About Custodial Death in India: What is Custodial Death? Custodial death refers to the death of a person while in police, judicial, or military …

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In the Rathnagarh district, a custodial death has sparked intense public outrage and protests, raising critical ethical and administrative concerns.

Q7. In the Rathnagarh district, a custodial death has sparked intense public outrage and protests, raising critical ethical and administrative concerns. The incident took place at the Rathnagarh Central Police Station, where Ramesh, a 25-year-old laborer, was arrested on suspicion of stealing a motorcycle. His family alleges that he was wrongfully detained due to mistaken …

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