Custodial torture victim Akash Delison’s kin demand swift action against policemen responsible for his death
The family of Akash Delison, a victim of alleged custodial torture, continues their protest after 79 days, demanding justice for his death. Akash, who was arrested by police, died shortly after being hospitalized, with his relatives claiming he was tortured. The CB-CID is investigating the case, and several police officers have been suspended, but the family is calling for further action against those responsible.
- ▪Akash Delison was arrested by police on March 5 and died on March 8 after being hospitalized.
- ▪His family alleges that he died due to police torture and has been protesting since his death.
- ▪Six police personnel, including an Inspector and a Sub-Inspector, have been suspended in connection with the case.
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As their protest refusing to accept the body of the deceased Manamadurai youth, Akash Delison, the victim of custodial torture, entered the 79th day, his parents and relatives submitted a petition to Sivaganga District Collector K. Porkodi, demanding the arrest of those responsible for his death.Akash Delison, a Scheduled Caste youth, and another individual, Guna, of Krishnarajapuram area of Manamadurai, were arrested by police on the night of March 5 in connection with a case involving hacking of two labourers.Following the arrest, the police stated that Akash suffered a fracture in his leg while attempting to escape from them and was admitted to Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, where he passed away on March 8 after failing to respond to treatment.However, alleging that Akash died due…
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