Tanur Custodial Death: Kerala High Court Directs CBI To Take Over Investigation

The Kerala High Court today directed the CBI to take over investigation into the custodial death of 30 years old Tamir Jifri at Tanur Police station in Malappuram last month.

Considering the seriousness of the offence, Justice PV Kunhikrishnan directed the Deputy Superintendent of Police Crime Branch to hand over entire case records to the central agency, within a period of one week.

Tamir was taken into custody by the members of DANSAF (District Anti Narcotic Special Action Force) under the suspicion of possessing narcotic drugs. Allegedly, he was taken to a 'Torture Centre' in Tanur on July 31, 2023 and was tortured brutally. Next day, his custody was handed over to the Tanur Police Station, where he died.

His brother then approached the High Court seeking a 'free and fair' investigation. It is alleged that the Police failed to register a FIR in the matter and that the officials allegedly responsible for Tamir's death were not arrested.

The Court had thus sought the production of case diary to ascertain the progress of the probe.

Today, it ordered the Police to make all necessary arrangements for the CBI officers, including their conveyance and accommodation at Malappuram district, for smooth investigation.

Petitioner is represented by advocates P.A.Mohammed Shah, Renoy Vincent, Shahir Showkath Ali, Chelson Chembarathy, Abee Shejirik, Fasla N.K, Muhamed Junaid,Adith Krishnan, Fathima Afeeda

Case title: Haris P.M. V State of Kerala

Case number: WP (Crl.) No. 860 Of 2023