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Crime
Gujarat Court Orders Investigation into Ex-Cop Over Man’s Ruptured Eardrum in Custody
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:42 PM
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A Gujarat court has directed a formal case against a former police officer for allegedly rupturing a man's eardrum while he was in custody. The decision follows a complaint filed by the victim’s family.
The Gujarat High Court has ordered a criminal case to be filed against a former police officer accused of rupturing a man's eardrum while he was in custody. The incident reportedly occurred during an interrogation in a police station in Gujarat.
The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was allegedly subjected to excessive force by the ex‑cop, leading to a ruptured eardrum. The family of the victim filed a complaint with the police, prompting the court to take action.
In its ruling, the court emphasized the need for accountability in law‑enforcement agencies and directed the police department to cooperate with the investigation. The case will now be forwarded to the relevant prosecuting authority for further proceedings.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of custodial violence in India, with activists calling for stricter oversight and reforms in police training and conduct.
The former officer has been placed under investigation, and the court has set a deadline for the police to submit a report on the matter.
The victim, whose name has not been disclosed, was allegedly subjected to excessive force by the ex‑cop, leading to a ruptured eardrum. The family of the victim filed a complaint with the police, prompting the court to take action.
In its ruling, the court emphasized the need for accountability in law‑enforcement agencies and directed the police department to cooperate with the investigation. The case will now be forwarded to the relevant prosecuting authority for further proceedings.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of custodial violence in India, with activists calling for stricter oversight and reforms in police training and conduct.
The former officer has been placed under investigation, and the court has set a deadline for the police to submit a report on the matter.