The Times of India

From Covid lockdown violation to night-long torture: Why Tamil Nadu court awarded death to 9 cops

Nine policemen received the death penalty for the brutal torture and killing of a father and son in Madurai's Sathankulam police station. The duo died in custody in June 2020 after being detained for violating lockdown hours. The court deemed the custodial deaths a social evil, emphasizing the need for stringent punishment to deter future abuses and uphold responsibility.