CBI Confirms Custodial Death of Ajith Kumar; Court Denies Bail to Police Accused

Ajith Kumar, a temple security guard in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district, died in police custody in June 2025 after being detained over a jewellery theft complaint. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) confirmed the theft case was baseless and classified his death as custodial killing. The Madras High Court denied bail to the accused police officers, condemning the incident. Ajith Kumar's family has demanded the arrest of the complainant, alleging the false report led to his death. The CBI has filed charges against multiple police personnel involved.