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After outrage, judicial probe ordered into Kerala custodial death case

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The CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Friday announced a judicial probe into the alleged custodial death of a man in Idukki that sparked outrage in the state.

Rajkumar, 49, an accused in a money-laundering case, died in judicial custody two weeks ago and there were attempts to hush up the case as a natural death. But the autopsy report revealed details of torture — four of his ribs were fractured and serious injuries were detected on the soles of his feet. His relatives said, he was denied proper food and water while in custody.

Announcing the judicial probe headed by retired judge Justice Narayana Kurup, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the commission has been asked to submit its report in six months. “The government has made its position clear that all officers who were behind this heinous crime won’t be there in the force. We have asked the commission to submit its report in six months to avoid further delay,” said the CM.