CPI seeks action against police over Tirupati man's death
The CPI has demanded an investigation and the suspension of police officers following the death of a man in Tirupati, which the party claims was a custodial killing. The victim allegedly died after being harassed by police over a minor neighborhood dispute.
Why it matters
The case raises critical questions about police accountability, human rights, and the potential for political influence in law enforcement.
Communist Party of India (CPI) State Secretary G. Eswaraiah demanded stringent action against police personnel allegedly responsible for the death of a man in Tirupati district, claiming that the incident amounted to a custodial killing.
In a press release on Wednesday, Mr. Eswaraiah alleged that Subramanyam, a resident of Rayalacheruvu village in Ramachandrapuram mandal, ended his life after being subjected to police harassment and physical assault.
According to the CPI leader, the incident stemmed from a minor dispute between Subramanyam and his neighbour, Jana Sena Party (JSP) mandal president Sanjeevani Hari, over water stagnation in front of their houses. Following a complaint lodged by Hari, police reportedly reached the village, assaulted Subramanyam in public, abused him and took him to the police station.
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