Tamil Nadu panel wants police punished for brutality

The Tamil Nadu Police Commission has recommended strict disciplinary action against police officers for abusing their authority, particularly in the brutal handling of suspects. This follows a recent report submitted to the Chief Minister. The commission's recommendations include immediate internal investigations and disciplinary actions for verbal abuse, wrongful detentions, and biased investigations. These recommendations were made in response to the custodial death of a suspect, B. Ajith Kumar, and the subsequent criticism. The report also emphasized the need for improved police-public relations, including training and community engagement. It also addressed the importance of identifying and treating police personnel with substance abuse issues.