Recurring custodial deaths in Kerala

The recurring reports of custodial deaths in Kerala police stations are highly disturbing. Latest in this respect is the death of K. Nasar of Muzhappilangad. The police version that he was found hanging from the grille of the station bathroom is not easily digestable. Nasar was taken into custody on Sunday in connection with a cheque case.

A person examining the history custodial deaths in Kerala would see that reports of such deaths gather no significance of late. Workers of Human Rights have experienced a tough time in Kerala to frame complaints against the police criminals. The Home Department is seen least interested in putting an end to this ever increasing danger. Political bosses are least interested in custodial killing. I don’t know how long could the people in Kerala tolerate this indifference of the State Home Department?. The police unkindness and political insensitivity together have worsened the situation of custodial deaths.

It is time for those honest human rights activists to start a direct fight against frequent human rights violation in the state

K A Solaman