Investigation into the death of Sajeevan Ponmeriparambil in Vadakara police custody

Updates

1. News25 Jul 2022

   Cops dismissed chest pain as gas: Friend of Kerala man who died after police brutality

   Jubair, friend of Sajeevan, who died minutes after custodial torture in Vadakara, believes that his life could have been saved if the police was sensible.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A friend of Sajeevan Ponmeriparambil has testified that police officers ignored his complaints of chest pain while he was in custody, dismissing them as simple gas trouble. This update highlights allegations of negligence and mistreatment by the police leading up to his death. The statement is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into whether the officers failed to provide necessary medical care during his detention.

   thenewsminute.com
2. News22 Jul 2022

   Suspected custodial torture and death: Investigation on against Vadakara police

   Sajeevan Ponmeriparambil, a Vadakara native, was allegedly beaten up by the Vadakara police and succumbed to injuries on the way to a nearby hospital.

   Explanation in simple terms

   An investigation is underway regarding the death of Sajeevan Ponmeriparambil while he was in police custody in Vadakara. Authorities are looking into allegations that he was subjected to physical abuse by officers before he died. This inquiry aims to determine if police misconduct or torture played a role in his passing. The case is currently being treated as a serious matter involving potential criminal actions by law enforcement officials.

   thehindu.com