Family claims missing man held illegally by police for over a month in Andhra Pradesh
The family of Gade Sai Krishna has alleged that he has been held illegally by the NTR Commissionerate police for over a month without a registered case. The High Court has intervened, ordering the police to produce the man by June 29 after they failed to do so on an earlier deadline.
Why it matters
This case highlights concerns regarding police accountability, human rights, and the use of habeas corpus petitions to challenge alleged custodial detention in India.
The family members of one Gade Sai Krishna (26) alleged on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) that he has been illegally held by the police under the NTR Commissionerate for over a month. They stated that the police did not register a missing person’s case and were not disclosing Sai Krishna’s whereabouts. They demanded that the government take action against the responsible police officers.
The article reports on allegations and court proceedings without taking a stance, providing quotes from the family and noting the police's lack of response.
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