Jagan Mohan Reddy Demands Answers in Andhra Pradesh Custodial Death Case
Former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has demanded clarity from Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu regarding the whereabouts of Gade Sai Krishna, who allegedly died in police custody. The case involves serious allegations of torture against a local police inspector.
Highlights
- •YS Jagan Mohan Reddy demands answers from CM Chandrababu Naidu regarding Gade Sai Krishna's status.
- •The state government has formed an SIT and suspended Inspector SSSV Nagaraju following allegations of custodial death.
- •Calls for a CBI probe are mounting, as critics argue state police cannot impartially investigate their own department.
- •The case is linked to the suicide of Perupogu Kranthi Kumar, who alleged harassment by the same police official.
The state of Andhra Pradesh is currently grappling with a grave controversy surrounding the alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna. Former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has publicly challenged the current administration, specifically demanding answers from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu regarding the whereabouts of the 23-year-old. The primary issue at hand revolves around whether Sai Krishna is still alive and, if he has succumbed to alleged police brutality, the location of his remains.
Investigation into Custodial Death Allegations
The incident surfaced following accusations made by Gade Vijaya Lakshmi, the mother of the victim, who claims her son was tortured to death by SSSV Nagaraju, an inspector at Krishna Lanka police station. Reports allege that the victim’s body was cremated without notifying his family, sparking widespread outrage. In response to the growing public pressure and the sensitivity of the situation, the state government has suspended Nagaraju and appointed a senior IPS officer to oversee the proceedings. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has also been constituted to ensure the inquiry remains transparent and credible.
Despite these administrative moves, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has questioned the lack of formal arrests four days after an FIR was filed. The urgency of this custodial death investigation is further underscored by demands from leaders like former Vijayawada MP Kesineni Srinivas, who has called for a CBI probe to ensure impartiality, arguing that the state police should not be responsible for investigating their own department.
Viral Evidence and Broader Social Impact
The tension has been exacerbated by another tragic case involving the same police officer. Perupogu Kranthi Kumar, an individual from the Dalit community, died by suicide on May 21 after allegedly enduring prolonged harassment by Nagaraju. Before his death, Kranthi Kumar recorded a viral selfie video documenting his suffering and the pressure applied by the inspector. The Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has stepped into this matter, demanding that legal action be taken based on the accusations made in the video.
Party representatives, including Kolanukonda Sivaji, have visited the grieving families of both Sai Krishna and Kranthi Kumar to express solidarity. The connection between these two incidents has intensified calls for systemic accountability and justice. As the investigations progress, the government faces increasing scrutiny over its handling of these severe allegations of police misconduct and the quest for justice for the families affected by these distressing events in Andhra Pradesh.
