Autopsy report in Vennela murder case on March 25 indicated foul play, FIR only on June 4
Police in Kadugodi are under scrutiny after failing to register a murder FIR for three months following the death of a 6-year-old girl, despite an autopsy indicating foul play. Three officers have been suspended for dereliction of duty.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic issues in police accountability and the handling of sensitive criminal investigations.
The autopsy report of the 6-year-old girl Vennela, dated March 25, 2026, a copy of which The Hindu has accessed, indicates foil play. But the FIR was only registered on June 4.
The article presents the facts of the case and the police's failure to act, relying on official reports and the victim's family statements.
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