Villagers blockade police station over teen's death investigation in Tamil Nadu
Villagers and CPI(M) members blockaded a police station in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, demanding a murder investigation into the death of 17-year-old Vishal, whose relatives claim he was assaulted and killed despite police registering it as a suspicious death. The case has drawn public anger over alleged investigative failures by the original Inspector. Police officials promised a fresh investigation under new leadership, with protesters warning of further action if results are not delivered within two days.
On June 10, villagers and CPI(M) party members blockaded S.V. Mangalam police station near Singampunari in Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu, protesting the handling of 17-year-old Vishal's death on April 14. Vishal's relatives allege he was abducted, severely assaulted, and murdered by a gang, with the death staged as suicide; however, Inspector Sasikala registered the case as a suspicious death rather than murder. After an initial protest on May 21 yielded no action, the blockade escalated to include a road closure on the Dindigul-Karaikudi National Highway. During negotiations with Additional Superintendent of Police Francis, authorities committed to reopening the investigation under newly appointed Inspector (in-charge) Kanchanadevi and promised appropriate action. The protesters dispersed conditionally, warning they would escalate to the Superintendent of Police's office if results are not delivered within two days.
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The specific circumstances of how Vishal died (location, method, initial evidence) and whether any autopsy or forensic findings have been disclosed are not detailed in the article. Additionally, the identities of the alleged gang members and whether any suspects have been identified remain unreported.
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Villagers blockade police station over teen’s suspicious death
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