Custodial Death of Ajith Kumar Confirmed by Judicial Inquiry: Latest Updates

Updated: 08 Jul 2025, 12:41 PM IST

The judicial inquiry into the death of Ajith Kumar confirms it as a case of custodial death. The CBI will now decide on naming additional police officers as accused.

Custodial Death of Ajith Kumar Confirmed

The Madras High Court's judicial inquiry into the death of Ajith Kumar has concluded, confirming it as a case of custodial death. Allegations of police brutality in Tamil Nadu's Sivagangai district led to the probe supervised by the court. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) handling the case will decide on the inclusion of more police officers as accused. Five officers have already been arrested in connection with the case.

The inquiry findings will guide further steps in the investigation, potentially leading to more arrests or charges. Published by: Ajmal | Published on: Jul 8, 2025