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Fifth Tamil Nadu Police Commission – Prison deaths
July 10 , 2025
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- The Fifth Tamil Nadu Police Commission urged firm disciplinary action against abuse of authority and brutal handling of suspects by police personnel.
- The Commission emphasized prompt internal investigation and immediate action in cases of verbal abuse, wrongful detentions, false case registration, biased investigations, and selective law enforcement.
- It has recommended the strict implementation of the Supreme Court guidelines issued in the Arnesh Kumar vs. State of Bihar case to minimise the unnecessary arrests.
- Detention of women, children, medically unfit individuals, and persons under the influence of alcohol in police stations was strictly discouraged.
- Mandatory medical examination of all detained persons was recommended, along with follow-up action based on the medical findings.
- Sufficient police personnel must be assigned to guard any detained individual to ensure their safety in custody.
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