Call for Justice: Uncovering the Bruises Beneath the Surface

Post-mortem and inquest reports reveal wounds and bruises on three youths killed in a police encounter in Assam. Alleging extrajudicial killings, families demand an independent CBI probe and compensation. The court allowed family to take custody of bodies and issued notice to Assam government for investigation.

Post-mortem and inquest reports have disclosed evidence of wounds and bruises on the bodies of three youths killed in an alleged police encounter in Assam's Cachar district. These injuries were not caused by bullets.

Families of the deceased, claiming torture and extrajudicial killings, have moved the Gauhati High Court seeking an independent CBI investigation and Rs 1 crore compensation for each victim. The court has granted permission for the families to claim the bodies for last rites.

The Division Bench also issued a notice to the Assam government to file a detailed affidavit and consider lodging an FIR against the involved police personnel ahead of the next hearing on September 10.

(With inputs from agencies.)