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Kerala Man Dies After Alleged Custodial Torture

Kerala Man Dies After Alleged Custodial Torture
Vijayan seeks action after family alleges custodial torture in man’s death in Kerala’s Kollam · theprint.in

A man named Syad from Kerala was taken into police custody on June 16 after a complaint about a missing boy.

His family says he was tortured in police custody, which led to his death.

The family claims doctors found rib injuries and that he complained of severe pain after being released.

The police deny these allegations.

The opposition leader, Pinarayi Vijayan, has demanded a thorough investigation, and the home minister has asked for a report on the incident.

Key facts

Victim's Name
Syad
Location
Kollam, Kerala
Date of Incident
June 16
Date of Death
Recently (exact date not specified)
Alleged Torture Location
Kundara Police Station
Government Response
Home Minister seeks report from state police chief

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