Archive · 22 Aug 2025
CBI Arrests J&K Police Personnel in Custodial Torture Case
The CBI has arrested multiple police officers in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly torturing a constable.
This happened after the Supreme Court ordered the CBI to investigate the case, which involved severe abuse including the mutilation of his genitals.
The court found the torture brutal and inhumane, ordering financial compensation for the constable.
The officers were told to hand over their weapons.
One special police officer was also removed from their position.
The case highlights concerns regarding police conduct.
CBI arrested eight police personnel, including officers, following a Supreme Court order.
The arrests relate to the alleged custodial torture of a police constable in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Supreme Court had ordered the CBI to investigate the incident.
The accused cops include a DSP, an inspector, and an assistant sub-inspector.
The Supreme Court also ordered the UT administration to pay the constable Rs 50 lakh in compensation.
- Who
- CBI, eight police personnel including DSP, an inspector, and an assistant sub-inspector, and a police constable.
- What
- CBI arrested eight police personnel related to the custodial torture of a police constable.
- When
- The arrests were made on Wednesday, following a Supreme Court order from the previous month.
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The CBI is investigating the alleged custodial torture of a police constable, as ordered by the Supreme Court.
Police Conduct
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Custodial Torture
Police Conduct
Allegations of brutal and inhuman torture.
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- Arrested
- Eight police personnel
- Victim
- Police constable
- Court Order
- CBI investigation and compensation
- Compensation Amount
- Rs 50 lakh
- Accusations
- Custodial torture
Sources
After Supreme Court Order, 6 J&K Cops Arrested For Brutal Torture Of Policeman
CBI to seek police remand of 8 J-K cops in custodial torture case
DSP among 8 cops arrested by CBI for brutally torturing constable in Kashmir
Custodial torture: 8 arrested J-K Police personnel sent to 5 days CBI custody
ASI among 2 more policemen arrested by CBI over constable’s custodial torture in J-K
DSP, five others held for ‘torturing' J&K cop in custody; CBI probes brutal abuse case - Telegraph India
