Tribal youth alleges custodial torture by Erattupetta police in Kottayam

A tribal youth and KSEB employee, Abhilash, has filed a complaint against the Erattupetta police alleging custodial torture. Abhilash, a resident of Poonjar, is currently receiving treatment at Kottayam Medical College. The police allegedly took him into custody following a complaint about an electricity company theft. The police, according to the complaint, allegedly beat him at his home and later at the station. The police have denied the allegations, stating that Abhilash was taken into custody only for questioning. The Kottayam SP stated that an investigation will be conducted upon receiving the complaint.