Chennai custodial death case: Post-mortem reveals multiple wounds on man's body

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The post-mortem report of the man, who had allegedly died in police custody in Chennai last month revealed 13 injuries on his body, including 12 contusions and an abrasion.

The deceased identified as 25-year-old, Vignesh was arrested on April 18 for alleged possession of drugs. He had died the following day.

Days after his death, Vignesh's brother accused the police of offering a bribe of Rs 1 lakh to his family to keep silent over the death. He further alleged that the police did not allow his family to see the body after the autopsy. Three police personnel have been suspended in the case.

The Tamil Nadu government had announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakh for the family.

Vignesh's case was transferred to Crime Branch, Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) with the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Saravanan leading the investigation.

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