Summary
Nine policemen in India were sentenced to death for the murder of a father and son who died while in police custody in 2020. The two men were arrested for allegedly violating Covid-19 lockdown rules in Tamil Nadu, leading to protests and calls for justice. The case highlighted issues of police brutality in India.
Key Facts
- Nine Indian policemen received death sentences for the deaths of a father and son in custody in 2020.
- The incident happened in Tamil Nadu, where the men were detained for allegedly breaching lockdown rules.
- The judge described the beatings of the men as a clear abuse of power with intent to kill.
- The officers involved can appeal their sentences.
- Protests occurred in Tamil Nadu, with support from opposition leaders and a famous cricketer.
- The case drew attention to police brutality and torture in India.
- Rights groups claim hundreds die annually in Indian police custody.
- UN experts urged India to reform its policing to adhere to international human rights standards.
