State vs Viveknagar Police Personnel — Custodial death of Darshan Singamalai

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1. News3 Dec 2025

   PUCL, family of custodial death victim Darshan demand judicial inquiry into Viveknagar police action

   BENGALURU: Activists of People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Karnataka, and family members of Darshan, 22, who died due to the alleged torture by...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The family of Darshan Singamalai and the human rights group PUCL are calling for an independent judge to investigate his death while in police custody. They believe the Viveknagar police were responsible for his passing and want a formal, impartial inquiry to uncover the truth. This request aims to ensure accountability for the police actions that led to this tragedy, as the family seeks justice for his death.

   newindianexpress.com
2. News2 Dec 2025

   PUCL demands judicial inquiry into custodial torture and death of 28-year-old delivery executive

   A fact-finding team from the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has alleged that 28-year-old Darshan Singamalai died after severe custodial torture...

   Explanation in simple terms

   The People's Union for Civil Liberties is calling for an independent judge to investigate the death of a 28-year-old delivery worker. The group claims the man died after being tortured while in the custody of Viveknagar police. They are demanding a formal judicial inquiry to ensure a fair investigation into the police officers involved and to determine exactly how the man died while under their control.

   thehindu.com