Ambur Riots 2015: 22 Convicted, Police Awarded Compensation

Quick Summary

• The District adn Sessions Court sentenced 22 individuals for their involvement in riots after the custodial death of Shameel Ahamed in 2015.
• Two convicts received 14 years of imprisonment, while others were sentenced to jail terms ranging from two to seven years, along with fines totaling ₹4.22 lakh.
• Compensation was ordered for police personnel injured during the riots: ₹10 lakh each for two officers and ₹1 lakh each for the other 24 injured personnel.
• tirupattur SP V. Shyamala Devi was instructed to ensure compensation is deposited within a month, recoverable via attaching properties of late MLA A. Aslam Basha (a suspect).
• Riots caused damage to government property including buses, police vehicles, an ambulance, and Ambur Town police station.
• Cases were filed against a total of 191 suspects; charges against all convicted individuals under IPC Sections related to rioting and violence were proven.
• The court praised Police Constable Raja’s bravery during the riots.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The verdict reflects India’s judicial commitment toward maintaining law and order while addressing incidents involving police custody deaths sensitively.By holding both rioters accountable and mandating compensation for affected personnel, the ruling seeks to balance enforcing justice with ensuring accountability across all parties involved in this tragic series of events.

This case signals vital lessons regarding public trust in policing practices and also peaceful protest mechanisms within society-key concerns that require ongoing systemic improvements. Additionally,penalizing damages through measures like property attachment creates precedence on recovering costs linked to large-scale criminal activities.Read more at https://www.thehindu.com