Kugan death in custody case: Cop acquitted of causing hurt (Updated)


“Kugan’s case is arguably one of the most horrific death in custody and yet till today, not a single person has been held accountable for it," said lawyer N. Surendran.

PETALING JAYA: Police constable Navindran Vivekanandan, 30, was acquitted by the Sessions Court over two counts of causing grievous hurt to suspected car thief A.Kugan (pic), who died in police custody in 2009.

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