State vs. Police Personnel — Custodial death of B. Ajith Kumar
B. Ajith Kumar, a temple guard accused of theft, died in police custody amidst allegations of torture. Following a CBI investigation, the court formally framed murder charges against 10 police personnel on 11 September 2026. As reported on 11 September 2026, a former DSP and three other police officers were remanded to judicial custody.

