The Latest Breaking News from Tamir Jifri

Kerala High Court directive to CBI to take over investigation into Tanur custodial death case

Kerala HC directs CBI to take over investigation into alleged custodial death of Tamir Jifri. Court orders Crime Branch to hand over case diary & records to CBI within a week. Petitioner alleged Crime Branch was continuing investigation to destroy evidence & save DANSAF members. HC orders Police Chief to…

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

State seeks time to file statement on plea seeking action against Tanur police officers

Govt seeks more time to file statement in petition against Tanur police officers for allegedly torturing four persons taken into custody on drug charges. Father of Mansoor, one of those arrested, moved petition before Kerala HC. Tamir Jifri, one of those arrested, died in police custody.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Tanur custodial death: police accuse forensic surgeon of personal vendetta

Police accuse forensic surgeon of having an "axe to grind" against them in Tamir Jifri's custodial death case. Dr. Shankar, part of post-mortem team, says flimsy personal allegations shift focus away from serious issue. Tanur DySP requests higher-ups to remove him from investigation due to social media targeting. Society must…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023