(1.) The petitioner has approached this court alleging that he was "tortured" and abused by the 4th respondent police officer because he had removed his face mask temporarily in a public place.
(2.) Noticing the allegations of the petitioner, we had, on 4 th of May, 2021, issued the following order:
(3.) Learned Government Pleader Sri.Manuraj K.J. submitted that a statement has been filed wherein the following have been averred:-