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New Indian Express
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- New Indian Express
CBI takes over Ajith probe; invokes murder charge against five cops
MADURAI: The CBI on Saturday registered a case against police personnel in connection with the alleged custodial death of B Ajitkumar, a security guard at the Bhadrakaliamman Temple in Thiruppuvanam in Sivaganga district. The CBI registered the case under Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and has officially taken over the investigation. According to the FIR, the CBI's Special Crime Branch (Division III) of New Delhi registered the case under Section 103 of BNS for an incident that occurred on June 28 near the cowshed behind the Madapuram temple office in Sivaganga district. 'Deputy Superintendent of Police, Mohit Kumar, has been appointed as the Investigating Officer (IO) for the case.' The CBI's FIR includes an English translation of the initial FIR, which was based on a complaint by head constable Kannan of the Manamadurai subdivision crime team. According to Kannan, the special team was acting on instructions from DSP, Manamadurai, to take Ajitkumar into custody for the theft of 9.5 sovereigns of gold jewels and `2,500 cash from JP Nikita's vehicle. On June 27, around 9.30 pm, they took Ajitkumar into custody. Based on his confession, the roles of Arun (who parked the car), Naveenkumar (his brother), Dhinakaran (who brought the car back), Logeswaran, and his friends Pravin and Vinoth were investigated, but all denied their involvement in the theft.
Hans India
an hour ago
- Hans India
TN temple guard custodial death: CBI files murder case against cops
The CBI on Saturday booked police personnel in Tamil Nadu's Sivagangai district for murder in connection with the custodial death of temple guard Ajit Kumar and took over the probe, officials said. The investigation into the matter was transferred to the federal agency by the Tamil Nadu government. The case was filed under section 103 (murder) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a spokesperson from the CBI said in a statement. 'The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case on July 12, 2025, against police personnel of Sivagangai District, Tamil Nadu, in connection with the alleged custodial death of Shri Ajit Kumar, who was posted as a temple guard at Madapuram Temple,' the official said. Kumar, 29, worked as a security guard at the Bhadrakaliamman Temple in Tiruppuvanam. He was picked up by the police on June 27 for interrogation in connection with a jewel theft case. The next night, he was declared 'brought dead' by police at a government hospital. The post-mortem, which took nearly three hours, from 5.45 pm on June 29, revealed that Kumar had about 44 external injuries on his legs, arms, abdomen, and chest – at least 19 of them deep and extended up to muscle. The death could have occurred about 12-24 hours before post mortem, the report by forensic surgeons of the Madurai Medical College Hospital said, but did not specify the exact cause of death pending further histopathological examination.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Two minor among 10 detained for assaulting decorator
Pune: The Kondhwa police on Saturday detained ten people, including two minor boys, on the charge of attempting to murder a mandap decorator (25) in Gokul Nagar around 10pm on Friday. The incident happened behind State Bank of India in Gokul Nagar where Omkar Sable, a local resident, sustained serious injuries on head and left hand. The victim was admitted to a private hospital at Katraj and is scheduled to undergo surgery for bone damages. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Senior inspector Vinay Patankar said the motive behind the attack has not yet been established because Sable did not tell specific details in the statement recorded by the investigating officer. "We suspect that the assailants ganged up to attack the decorator, possibly due to previous enmity," said Patankar, adding that Sable was on his way home when the assailants, armed with sharp weapons, assaulted him. Prima facie investigations revealed that Sable and the attackers were known to each other. "The victim named three men among others in the complaint registered under the provisions of Section 109 (attempted murder and rioting) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Arms Act. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo A police team detained ten people for their prima facie involvement," he said. A decision to arrest or detain them will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation, he added. Pune: The Kondhwa police on Saturday detained ten people, including two minor boys, on the charge of attempting to murder a mandap decorator (25) in Gokul Nagar around 10pm on Friday. The incident happened behind State Bank of India in Gokul Nagar where Omkar Sable, a local resident, sustained serious injuries on head and left hand. The victim was admitted to a private hospital at Katraj and is scheduled to undergo surgery for bone damages. Senior inspector Vinay Patankar said the motive behind the attack has not yet been established because Sable did not tell specific details in the statement recorded by the investigating officer. "We suspect that the assailants ganged up to attack the decorator, possibly due to previous enmity," said Patankar, adding that Sable was on his way home when the assailants, armed with sharp weapons, assaulted him. Prima facie investigations revealed that Sable and the attackers were known to each other. "The victim named three men among others in the complaint registered under the provisions of Section 109 (attempted murder and rioting) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Arms Act. A police team detained ten people for their prima facie involvement," he said. A decision to arrest or detain them will be taken based on the outcome of the investigation, he added.
