Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Custodial Death Sparks Allegations of Police Torture
A 26-year-old man named N Arunachalam, who worked at a Tasmac outlet, was detained by the police on July 17.
He died in custody on July 22.
His family says the police beat him badly, causing his death.
The police say they found 120 liquor bottles with him.
The family wants the police officers who hurt their son to be punished.
N Arunachalam, a 26-year-old salesman, died in police custody on July 22.
He was detained on July 17 for alleged illegal sale of liquor bottles.
His family alleges he was brutally assaulted by the police, causing severe injuries.
The police claim they seized 120 liquor bottles from him.
The family demands an FIR be registered against the police officers involved.
- Who
- N Arunachalam, a 26-year-old salesman, and his family
- What
- Death in police custody with allegations of torture
- When
- Detained on July 17, died on July 22
- Where
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Alleged illegal sale of liquor bottles
Family's Allegations
Police's Statement
Cause of Death
Family's Allegations
The family alleges that the police brutally assaulted Arunachalam, causing severe injuries that led to his death.
Police's Statement
The police claim that Arunachalam was detained for questioning over the illegal sale of liquor bottles and that 120 bottles were seized from him.
- Victim's Name
- N Arunachalam
- Age
- 26
- Occupation
- Salesman at a Tasmac outlet
- Date of Detention
- July 17
- Date of Death
- July 22
- Location of Incident
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- Alleged Cause of Death
- Custodial torture
- Police's Claim
- Seizure of 120 liquor bottles