Family accepts Sabarivarman's body after viewing post‑mortem video; officials announce relief
Sabarivarman's family initially refused his body and asked to view the post‑mortem video; after reviewing it they accepted the body. Officials announced Rs.1 lakh relief and a temporary appointment for his wife; police continue investigating.
The case of Sabarivarman from the Nagercoil area in Kanyakumari district remained contentious after his death in custody. His family initially refused to receive the body, citing doubts, and requested to view the post‑mortem video.
After watching the post‑mortem footage, the family agreed to take the body. Officials announced relief measures including Rs.1 lakh in assistance and a temporary appointment for the wife as a computer operator at the Agasteeswaram block development office.
Police and local officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the death. Some arrests have been made and the autopsy video review formed part of the family’s decision to accept the body.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai