Ajith Kumar, who used to work as a temple guard in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga, who allegedly died during police custody. He was initially detained for questioning regarding a theft at the Madapuram Kaliamman temple in Tirupuvanam.
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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor turned politician Vijay met family members of Ajith Kumar who allegedly died during police interrogation in Sivaganga district.
The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday provided financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh, land ownership and a government job to the family of Ajith Kumar, a temporary temple security guard who allegedly died during police interrogation in Thirupuvanam, Sivaganga district.
In an official statement, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced the decision, stating that the state government will extend full cooperation to the CBI probe.
"In the Tiruppuvanam Ajithkumar custodial death case, a special investigation team must be formed under the direct supervision of the High Court to conduct an inquiry and deliver a swift judgment!" the TVK chief wrote in a post on X.
He vowed to ensure punishment for those who failed in their duty and committed the crime and assured the family that the government will stand by them and provide necessary support
Tamil Nadu government has shifted out Sivaganga District Superintendent of Police, Ashish Rawat and posted him on compulsory wait at the office of Director General of Police (DGP) in Chennai.
In the wake of the alleged custodial death of Ajith Kumar, who died during a police inquiry conducted in Sivaganga district, five police personnel have been arrested, the Tamil Nadu government said.