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Sattankulam custodial deaths: Justice at last?

Six years after the custodial killing of Jayaraj and his son Benicks, the conviction of policemen involved offers a rare moment of accountability. Built on scientific evidence, judicial vigilance and a whistleblowers courage, the verdict sends a warning against abuse of power in uniform though questions about proportionality and reform remain.

8 Apr 2026 3:10 pm