Man Dies in Tumakuru Police Custody, CID Probe Ordered Amid Torture Allegations

• A 50-year-old man, Kantaraju, accused in a gambling case, died after collapsing at Huliyar police station in Tumakuru.
• His family alleges police torture, prompting Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara to order a CID probe.
• Police claim Kantaraju collapsed within the station premises after questioning and being served a notice.
• A judicial magistrate inquiry is underway, and a post-mortem has been conducted to ascertain the cause of death.
• Villagers protested, demanding accountability; SP Ashok K V assured action against any responsible police personnel.