India, July 1 -- Five policemen suspended over the death of a 29-year-old temple security guard in custody in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district on June 29 were arrested late on Monday night after the authorities received the post-mortem report that showed he had suffered multiple injuries, including to his head and chest, a police officer said.

In a statement, the state government said the matter was classified as a murder case based on the post-mortem report. Six policemen were suspended over the death of Ajith Kumar.

"The post-mortem was videographed [as per the Madras high court directions in cases of custodial deaths]. There was contusion in the head and chest," the officer said on the condition of anonymity.

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