Police launch probe into custodial torture charge

Kochi | Friday | 21st July, 2017

Summary:

The next day, he got himself admitted to the Government Medical College at Kalamassery, alleging custodial torture. Dinesh, Commissioner of Police, Kochi city on Thursday launched a probe into the alleged custodial torture of a youth by officers of the Kalamassery police station three days ago. The case pertains to the alleged custodial torture of Jayaraj Joseph, a 28-year-old physical trainer from Puthencruz, at the Kalamassery police station on July 16 midnight. Based on the findings, action will be initiated against the accused officers,” said Mr.

Dinesh. criticisedOpposition leader Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday visited the victim at the medical college here and demanded stern action against the accused officers..