**Tragic Death in Police Custody: TVK Chief Offers Support to Grieving Family**
In a heart-wrenching incident in Tamil Nadu, Vijay, the chief of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), visited the family of 27-year-old Ajith Kumar, who tragically died while in police custody in Sivaganga. During his visit to their home in Thirubhuvanam, Vijay expressed his condolences, paying floral tribute to Ajith Kumar’s portrait and providing financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the bereaved family.
The TVK has vocally condemned the circumstances surrounding Ajith Kumar’s death, criticizing the police department for operating “cruelly, inhumanly, and immorally” under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin. In response to the incident, the Tamil Nadu government has announced a compensation package for the family, which includes Rs 5 lakh, a technician job at Aavin for Ajith Kumar’s brother, and a patta for three cents of land in Theni revenue village. Cooperation Minister I Periyakaruppan personally delivered the appointment letter to the family.
Chief Minister Stalin reached out to the family via phone to convey his sympathies, while Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K Palaniswami also expressed his condolences the following day. In a significant move, Stalin announced that the case has been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a thorough and impartial investigation. He emphasized that the actions leading to Ajith Kumar’s death are “unjustifiable,” naming five policemen as accused in the case.
This tragic event has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability, highlighting the urgent need for reform within the police system in Tamil Nadu.
**FAQ**
**What happened to Ajith Kumar in police custody?**
Ajith Kumar, a 27-year-old man, died while in police custody in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, prompting widespread condemnation and calls for an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
