Custodial death case: High Court allows SIT to question accused in Vijayawada
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) eight days of police custody to question a suspended police inspector in a custodial death case. The court ordered the questioning to take place in Vijayawada and mandated that the proceedings be videographed.
Why it matters
This decision highlights judicial oversight in police misconduct investigations and ensures transparency in the interrogation process.
The High Court on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) granted eight days police custody of suspended CI Nagaraju and asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to question the latter in Vijayawada.
The article provides a straightforward account of a court order without taking a stance on the underlying case.
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