Indian Police Sentenced for Custody Deaths

4 UPDATES · 16 DAYS · 23 MAR 2026 — 7 APR 2026

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Latest · 7 Apr 2026

A Madurai judge sentenced nine policemen to death for the custodial torture and murder of P. Jayaraj and J. Benicks, finding their actions a violation of human rights.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the conviction of nine police personnel by the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai for the custodial torture death of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks in 2020, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific case. It excludes other actions or incidents involving the accused police personnel, the victims' families, or the broader police force unless they are direct developments or consequences of this specific custodial death case.

The full story, from the beginning

23Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Sattankulam Jayaraj, Benicks custodial deaths case: All nine accused policemen convicted

2 weeks later

6Apr

BBC

Nine Indian police officers were sentenced to death for the deaths of P Jeyaraj and Benicks, who died in custody during the COVID-19 pandemic.

7Apr

The Hindu

A trial court in Tamil Nadu sentenced nine policemen to death for the custodial torture and murder of P. Jayaraj and his son J. Benicks.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

A Madurai judge sentenced nine policemen to death for the custodial torture and murder of P. Jayaraj and J. Benicks, finding their actions a violation of human rights.

Story concluded