The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has registered a complaint regarding the Sivanadiyar Saravavanan’s suicide case based on the petition filed by Legal Rights Protection Forum (LRPF). It has asked to transmit a copy of the complaint to concerned authorities and a report be submitted within 4 weeks, failing which the Commission would enforce for the personal appearance of the concerned authorities.
In its complaint, it requested the Commission to Direct the Tamil Nadu State Police department to register a FIR against the Sub-Inspector Mr. Anthony Michael and take necessary strict action against him for the custodial torture meted out against Sadhu Saravanan which led to his suicide and also for the safety and security of the Saravanan’s family along with providing a one-time compensation.
Earlier, Sureshbabu of Tiruchirapalli had registered a complaint with the NHRC seeking action against the perpetrator.
The National Commission for Protection Of Child Rights has also taken cognizance of the matter and has issued instructions to Salem’s District Superintendent Police to investigate and report within 7 days after a complaint filed by Legal Rights Observatory.
Sivanadiyar Saravanan who was thrashed and shamed in front of his children and villagers by Sub-Inspector Anthony Michael of Thevoor police station, reportedly committed suicide on August 15 (Saturday) not able to bear the humiliation meted out to him.