You’re driving home from a long day at work, thinking about the day’s chores and dinner plans. But have you ever stopped to think about the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line to keep us safe?
For Jeyaraj and his son Bennicks, who ran a small phone accessory shop in Chennai, the last time they interacted with the police wouldn’t be about safety, but about their brutal custodial torture and killing.
TN Cops Get Death Sentence for Custodial Torture
A special court in Chennai has awarded the death sentence to nine police personnel involved in the custodial torture and killing of Jeyaraj and his son Bennicks in 2020.
The court found the police guilty of ‘culpable homicide not amounting to murder’ and awarded them the death sentence.
The case sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country, highlighting the need for police reforms and accountability.
Experts say the verdict is a significant step towards ensuring that the police are held accountable for their actions, but more needs to be done to prevent such incidents in the future.
‘This verdict is a victory for justice, but it’s just the beginning,’ says a human rights activist. ‘We need to ensure that the police are trained to respect human rights and that there are adequate mechanisms in place to prevent such incidents.’