In Indian, nine police officers have been found guilty for the murder of a father in prison and his son during the lockdown 2020 Covid.
This case occurred in Tamil Nadu where victims were arrested after allegedly maintaining their mobile store open during the restrictions.
The Brutality of Custody
According to the sentencing judge, both officers were stripped naked and assaulted in public by police officers.
Court’s Verdict
Last month the court found them guilty, and the judge handed out the death sentence on Monday.In 2020, one of the accused officers died due to Covid. The remaining nine have been sentenced. They can appeal.
Public Reactions and Protests
Tamil Nadu was enraged by the case. Public figures and opposition leaders raised their voices in support of justice.
Social media was flooded with messages of support from prominent personalities including politicians and an Indian cricketer.
Wider Concerns about Police Brutality
The case brought to light the brutality of police in India. Human rights organizations report that hundreds die each year in police custody.
The fact that they also mention the use of torture to obtain confessions raises serious questions about police practices.
