Death in custody

What are people supposed to do when those who are meant to protect them abuse them? (“Rape victim’s dad dies in custody”, April 10). People elect MLAs who promise them welfare. And the prime duty of the police is to protect people. It is simply shocking that in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, the father of a rape victim died in custody for demanding that the rapists be punished. India has laws and courts, a police force and a democratic set-up. Yet, all of these seem to fail when it comes to protecting the vulnerable.

Unnikrishnan Mangalasseri,

Malappuram