"Smacked & Had Her Hair Pulled, Kept Outside CCTV View For Almost 4 Hrs": Calcutta HC Forms SIT To Probe Allegations Of Custodial Torture On Students

The Calcutta High Court has taken a serious view of allegations of custodial torture on students, noting evidence of torture in lock-up and attempts by police to tamper with CCTV footage. In response to these grave allegations, the High Court has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter. The formation of an SIT underscores the court's commitment to ensuring a fair and impartial investigation into the alleged police misconduct. The evidence of torture and the alleged tampering of CCTV footage are serious indictors of potential human rights violations and obstruction of justice, prompting the High Court's intervention to ensure accountability and bring the truth to light.