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flag CBI tells court theft case against temple guard was baseless, leading to custodial death; 10 cops denied bail.

flag The CBI told the Madras High Court on February 4, 2026, that the theft case used to justify the detention of Sivaganga temple security guard B. Ajith Kumar had been closed due to lack of evidence, confirming his arrest was based on a false allegation. flag The court called the incident a clear case of custodial death and denied bail to 10 police officers accused of brutality, including DSP N. Shanmugasundaram and Inspector P. Ramesh Kumar. flag The CBI has filed charge sheets and a supplementary charge sheet against them, with some already in judicial custody. flag The court also questioned whether action would be taken against the complainant, Nikitha, who allegedly triggered the incident, and the CBI said it would submit a report. flag The trial continues in Madurai.

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