Rare Verdict: Death Penalty For 9 Cops In Father‑Son Custody Deaths Case

A Madurai court sentenced nine Tamil Nadu police officers to death for the 2020 custodial murder of a father and son in Sathankulam. Convicted for brutal torture that led to P Jeyaraj and J Beniks’ deaths, the rare “rarest of rare” verdict reflects accountability for custodial violence and has drawn nationwide attention.