Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu: The custodial death of 27-year-old Ajith Kumar, a temple guard from Madapuram in Sivaganga district, has triggered public outrage, with disturbing questions emerging about police brutality, possible high-level influence, and the mysterious role of two women—Nikita and Sivagami—whose complaint led to the fatal interrogation.
A Fatal Interrogation Over Missing Jewelry
Ajith Kumar had been working as a security guard at the Pathirakaliamman Temple for the past three months. On June 27, he was questioned by police following a complaint filed by Nikita and her mother Sivagami, who alleged that jewelry worth 10 pounds had gone missing from their car.
According to reports, Nikita had handed over her car keys to Ajith—a man she barely knew—to park the vehicle while she visited the temple. Shockingly, the jewelry was left inside the car, raising immediate suspicions: Why would any woman leave valuables unattended and entrust the keys to a stranger?
During interrogation, Ajith was brutally beaten by the police, leading to his collapse. He was rushed to hospitals in Sivaganga and Madurai but was declared dead the same night. His family alleges he was tortured to death, while the police initially claimed in their FIR that he “fell while trying to escape and died of a seizure”—a claim contradicted by video evidence showing officers in plain clothes assaulting him.
Unusual Police Conduct: A Cover-Up?
Several alarming irregularities have surfaced in the investigation:
The police team that interrogated Ajith was not from the local Thiruppuvanam station (just 7 km away) but from Manamadurai, 30 km away.
Officers were not in uniform—locals reported they were dressed in lungis, T-shirts, and casual wear, raising suspicions of an unofficial, extrajudicial operation.
The interrogation did not take place at a police station but at a private location, violating standard procedures.
No immediate complaint was filed at the nearest police station, making the sudden police action even more questionable.
Who Are Nikita and Sivagami?
The identities and backgrounds of Nikita and Sivagami remain shrouded in mystery, fueling speculation:
Why did Nikita, who drove from Madurai (25 km away), hand over her car keys to Ajith—a temple guard she had no prior connection with?
Why was the jewelry not worn or secured, but left in the car? (Most women would not forget valuables worth 10 pounds.)
Did they have any political or police connections that prompted such an aggressive response?
Was there a fourth person involved who took the car keys from Ajith?
Suspicions of High-Level Influence
Families of the five arrested policemen have alleged that their relatives acted under orders from higher authorities. This raises critical questions:
Who ordered the illegal custody and torture of Ajith?
Why was there such urgency in a case involving just 10 pounds of jewelry, when police often show laxity in far bigger thefts?
Was Ajith deliberately targeted? Was he framed?
Public Outrage and Demand for Justice
The case has sparked protests, with activists and netizens demanding a transparent CBI probe. Key unresolved issues include:
Why was Ajith, who did not even know how to drive, accused of theft?
Why was the FIR falsified to claim a “seizure death” when evidence points to torture?
Will the real culprits—including those who gave illegal orders—be held accountable?
Conclusion: A Case That Reeks of Corruption
The death of Ajith Kumar is not just a case of police brutality but possibly a deep-rooted scandal involving influence, cover-ups, and misuse of power. The CBI must investigate not only the arrested policemen but also the mysterious roles of Nikita and Sivagami—and who in the system enabled this injustice.
Until these questions are answered, #JusticeForAjithKumar remains a burning demand, with netizens and activists vowing to keep the pressure on.
