The Human Rights Commission has opened an investigation into the death of a man who was taken into custody during a vehicle inspection in Tripunithura. The Kochi City Police Commissioner has been asked to conduct an investigation and provide a report.
The victim, a 53-year-old named Manoharan from Irumpanam farmer colony, passed away. The Tripunithura Hillpalas police station’s SI Jimmy Jose was suspended in connection with the incident, which will be looked into by the District Crime Branch.
According to witnesses, during the vehicle inspection, the police gestured to Manoharan, who stopped his vehicle by moving forward a bit. After he changed his helmet, a policeman allegedly struck him in the face. It is claimed that Manoharan was also beaten while in the police jeep.
Manoharan collapsed in front of his friends and acquaintances who had come to the station following hearing regarding the situation at around 9 pm. He was taken to Taluk Hospital and then to a private hospital in Kochi, but he succumbed to his injuries.
Tripunithura: The Human Rights Commission has registered a case in the case of the death of a person who was taken into custody during the vehicle inspection. It is suggested that the Kochi City Police Commissioner conduct an investigation and submit a report.
Manoharan (53), a resident of Irumpanam farmer colony, died. SI Jimmy Jose of Tripunithura Hillpalas police station was suspended in the incident. The incident will be investigated by the District Crime Branch.
During the inspection of the vehicle, the police showed their hand, but Manoharan stopped the vehicle by moving forward a little. Eyewitnesses say that a policeman ran and hit Manoharan in the face as soon as he changed his helmet. It is alleged that Manoharan was beaten even in the police jeep.
Manoharan collapsed in front of friends and acquaintances who came to the station following hearing the information at 9 pm. Manoharan was first rushed to Taluk Hospital and then to a private hospital in Kochi, but he died.
The death of Manoharan during police custody is a tragic event that cannot be ignored. The involvement of the Human Rights Commission in the case provides hope that justice will be served. It is essential that authorities conduct a thorough investigation and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. Our thoughts are with Manoharan’s family during this difficult time, and we hope that incidents like these never happen once more.
