The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Man dies days after arrest in Thoothukudi; family alleges custodial torture
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The Hindu Bureau
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A 24-year-old man died in Thoothukudi following his recent arrest, prompting his family to allege custodial torture. While police claim the death was due to a pre-existing medical condition, a formal investigation and post-mortem have been initiated.
A 24-year-old man, who was arrested by the Thoothukudi South police on Friday (July 17, 2026), died at the Thoothukudi Government Medical College Hospital (TKGMCH) in the early hours of Thursday (July 23).
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