Two Kerala Cops Arrested Over Custodial Death Of Prisoner

Two policemen, including a sub-inspector, were arrested on Wednesday over the alleged custodial torture and death of a remand prisoner last month.

The arrests of sub-inspector KA Sabu and civil police officer Sajeev Antony, who were taken into custody on Tuesday, were recorded this morning by the Crime Branch, which is investigating the case, police said.

Shortly after his arrest was recorded, KA Sabu fainted and was shifted to Kottayam Medical College hospital.