Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has responded to the sentencing of nine policemen to death in the high-profile Sathankulam custodial death case, calling the verdict significant while reiterating his personal opposition to capital punishment.
He acknowledged the efforts of the victims' family, local residents, activists, and investigators in securing justice, but maintained his ideological stance against the death penalty.
Kamal also broadened the scope of accountability, questioning the roles of others allegedly involved in the chain of events, including officials who attempted to cover up the crime and authorities who failed to act responsibly.
He expressed concern for the families of the convicted policemen, stating that such acts ultimately bring irreversible suffering to innocent dependents as well.
Kamal concluded with a strong message against abuse of power, asserting that no individual, regardless of position or influence, should be above the law.
