Sai Krishna custodial death: What happened and why is the Andhra government in the dock? | Explained
The Andhra Pradesh government faces scrutiny following the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna, who was allegedly tortured by police. A Special Investigation Team has been formed as the opposition party uses the incident to criticize the current administration's law and order record.
Why it matters
Custodial deaths raise serious concerns about police accountability, human rights, and the integrity of the judicial process in India.
The story so far: Gade Sai Krishna (25), who allegedly had a criminal history, went ‘missing’ after he was picked up by the Krishnalanka police of the NTR Police Commissionerate from Markapuram in May. A habeas corpus petition filed by Sai Krishna’s mother, Vijaya Lakshmi, in the High Court more than three weeks after the youngster’s disappearance brought the issue to light, and the sequence of events that unfolded was no less than a crime thriller.
The Circle Inspector of the Krishnalanka police station was arrested on June 23 for alleged custodial torture of Sai Krishna, leading to his death, and for allegedly disposing of the body in a desperate attempt to destroy evidence of the crime. The formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) and a political slugfest followed, bringing much disrepute to the police machinery and also the State government.
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