No proof, CBI closes theft case against Ajithkumar who died in police torture

THE CBI on Wednesday informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that it has closed the theft case filed against B Ajithkumar (29), a temple guard of Madapuram Badrakali Amman temple in Sivaganga, who was allegedly tortured to death by a special police team during interrogation in the case in June 2025.

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @Madurai

Sources said the case was closed as there was no evidence to prove that Ajithkumar committed the theft. The HC also asked CBI as to why action can’t be initiated against JP Nikitha, whose complaint was the root cause for the custodial death of the victim.