Man dies days after alleged police assault in Chirayinkeezhu

Saji, a 42-year-old man from Perumkuzhy, died on Monday, a few days after allegedly being assaulted by police personnel, according to his family. The incident reportedly occurred on October 2, when Saji intervened during an alleged assault of a neighbor by police officers in front of his home. The family claims that Saji was then beaten by the officers, leaving him weakened and bedridden.

He has been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Chirayinkeezhu since then. The relatives allege that the assault was under the leadership of the Chirayinkeezhu Circle Inspector and have lodged a complaint with the Attingal Deputy Superintendent of Police, seeking justice for their loved one. The family also staged a protest against the alleged misconduct.