Kodiyeri Balakrishnan presses for arrests in custodial death of Dalit

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan on Saturday demanded that a case of murder be registered against the policemen who were connected with the death of a dalit youth in Marangattupilly following alleged police torture.

The CPM leader also demanded that provisions of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act should be applied in the case.

“It’s a cold blooded murder. The cops responsible for crime should be arrested immediately,” he said and added that only a fair probe could bring the culprits to justice.

“I met the parents and wife of the victim on Friday. After sustaining grievous injuries because of the brutal torture in custody, he was not taken to hospital. The cops behaved in extremely inhuman manner.  Suspension of SI is not enough, he should be arrested immediately on the charges of murder. Kerala Police Act 2011 has banned third degree methods of questioning,” he said.

Meanwhile, Opposition leader V.S. Achuthanan-dan condemned the brutal torture and death of the youth. He demanded stern action against the guilty officials