The Times of India

Sathankulam Custodial Deaths: Was Justice Truly Served with 9 Police Sentenced to Death?

Nine police officers received death sentences for the brutal custodial murder of father-son Jayaraj and Bennix in 2020. Despite the verdict, questions linger about the accountability of the magistrate who remanded the victims and the doctor who certified them fit, despite severe injuries. This case highlights systemic failures in protecting detainees' rights.