The Singarapettai police in Krishnagiri district have
registered a case of kidnapping against the Devakottai policemen in
Sivagangai district, on Saturday.
The FIR, by members
of the Communist Party of India, Tamil Nadu Kuravan Tribals Development
Association and the Democratic Youth Federation of India, was filed
after 10 hours.
They demanded registration of a case against the
Devakottai police for allegedly torturing Vediappan, his wife V. Anusuya
and V. Paranthaman of the Kuravan Community.
They took them into
custody, on October 13, from Venkatapuram village, and allegedly
tortured them for three days for information on Anusuya’s brother,
wanted in a theft case.
They were dropped at the Tiruvannamalai bypass
road three days ago and admitted to the Government Headquarters
Hospital.
Ms. Anusuya lodged a complaint against them alleging torture. The police registered a case.
