CCTV footage revealed the torture of a Youth Congress worker, V S Sujith, at Kunnamkulam police station, sparking protests and a human rights commission investigation. A magistrate ordered an inquiry against four officers after medical tests disproved police claims of Sujith's intoxication. While departmental action was taken against some officers, further action depends on the court's decision.
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