Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Tasmac Salesman Dies After Police Custody
A young man named N Arunachalam, who worked at a Tasmac outlet, was detained by the police for questioning about the illegal sale of liquor.
He died a few days later in the hospital.
His family says the police beat him badly, causing his death.
The police say they only detained him for questioning and seized some liquor bottles.
The family is very upset and wants the police who hurt their son to be punished.
N Arunachalam, a 26-year-old salesman, died after being in police custody.
He was detained on July 17 for questioning over the alleged illegal sale of liquor bottles.
His family alleges that he was brutally assaulted by the police, causing severe injuries.
The police seized 120 liquor bottles from his possession.
Arunachalam's family staged a demonstration demanding justice and action against the police involved.
- Who
- N Arunachalam, a 26-year-old salesman at a Tasmac outlet
- What
- Death after police custody with allegations of torture
- When
- Died on July 23, detained on July 17
- Where
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Detained for questioning over alleged illegal sale of liquor bottles
Family's Allegations
Police's Statement
Cause of Death
Family's Allegations
The family alleges that the salesman died due to custodial torture by the police, with severe injuries to his head and legs.
Police's Statement
The police claim that the salesman was detained for questioning over the alleged illegal sale of liquor bottles and do not mention any torture.
Medical Condition
Family's Allegations
The family states that Arunachalam had no pre-existing medical conditions like epilepsy or any other ailments.
Police's Statement
The police released CCTV footage showing Arunachalam collapsing in the police lock-up, implying a sudden medical incident.
- Name
- N Arunachalam
- Age
- 26
- Occupation
- Salesman at a Tasmac outlet
- Date of Detention
- July 17
- Date of Death
- July 23
- Location of Incident
- Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
- Number of Liquor Bottles Seized
- 120
