HC suggests action against cops over murder in Nellai
The New Indian Express Coimbatore|December 22, 2024
THE Madras High Court on Saturday directed the Commissioner of Tirunelveli city police to hold an inquiry into the alleged negligence on the part of the policemen present at the district court complex to prevent the brutal murder of an accused just outside the gates of the court.
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A division bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and C Kumarappan issued the direction while hearing a suo motu case on the matter.

"As many as 12 policemen were there, but they did not even attempt to apprehend the offenders. This (negligence) requires an inquiry and subsequent (departmental) action," the bench said in the order.

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