Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
A 55-year-old priest from Tamil Nadu’s Madurai died days after suffering a brain bleed, with his family alleging that he was assaulted by police personnel following a dispute over parking. A judicial inquiry and post-mortem examination were subsequently conducted after the family approached the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court.
Paramasivam, the victim, had a dispute with his neighbours, Muthiah and Malathi, over parking a vehicle on the night of July 17. Police registered cases against both sides on July 23, following which both parties were released on station bail.
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Paramasivam’s family alleged that he was assaulted by police personnel from Chinthamani Police Station when he questioned them about the incident. According to the family, Paramasivam developed a headache and began vomiting the following day. He initially sought treatment at a nearby primary health centre.
However, when Paramasivam was admitted to Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital on August 5, he reportedly told doctors that he had sustained the injury after accidentally falling at home. His family later claimed that he had given this version because police personnel had allegedly threatened him.
His condition later deteriorated and doctors reportedly found that he had suffered bleeding in the brain. He was shifted to a private hospital on August 11 for further treatment but died on August 15.
The family has alleged that the injuries that led to his death were caused by the alleged police assault.
However, when Paramasivam was admitted to Rajaji Hospital, he had reportedly told doctors that he had sustained the injury after accidentally falling at home. His family later claimed that he had given this version because police personnel had allegedly threatened him.
Following his death, the family approached the court seeking a proper investigation and action against Chinthamani Police Station Inspector Bhaskaran, Sub-Inspector Jayakumar, Head Constable Anand, Constable Abdul Mohamed and others allegedly involved in the assault.
Based on the petition, Madurai District 5th Magistrate Lakshmipriya inspected Paramasivam’s body at the mortuary of Rajaji Hospital. The magistrate also questioned family members and supervised the post-mortem examination.
Paramasivam’s wife, Ayyammal, broke down at the mortuary and alleged that police personnel had assaulted her husband and caused his death. She also accused the police of falsely claiming that he had died after falling at home.
The allegations against the police are yet to be established, and further investigation and the post-mortem findings are expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding Paramasivam’s death.
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
