State vs Unknown — Sreejiv custodial death case

An inmate named Sabari Varman died inside Nagercoil Sub Jail in Tamil Nadu. Eight prison inmates were arrested in connection with his death following investigation of warders and other inquiries. Family members alleged torture, though a police official denied the allegations and stated evidence showed the deceased was in good health when he left the police station.

Following the death of Dilshad Ansari while in police custody in Bettiah, the Superintendent of Police suspended six police personnel, including the Station House Officer of Sahodara police station. The family of the deceased has alleged custodial torture, while initial police reports suggested the death occurred after the individual jumped from a moving vehicle.

The Supreme Court has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to assist the families of Indian nationals killed or missing in the Russia-Ukraine war in securing compensation. The court instructed the government to publicize the assistance process to help eligible families navigate Russian legal, administrative, and DNA verification requirements.