Villagers protest youth’s death, allege police torture
Villagers in Vizianagaram district, Andhra Pradesh, are protesting the death of 25-year-old Manikantha, alleging he died due to police torture after being arrested for jewellery theft. Police officials deny the allegations, stating Manikantha died from high fever and other health complications, and was not sent to jail due to his ill health.
Why it matters
This incident raises serious concerns about police accountability and human rights, potentially leading to further investigations, public unrest, and a demand for justice for the deceased's family.
Villagers staged a protest at Kondakenguva village in Ramabhadrapuram mandal of Vizianagaram district on Tuesday, alleging that a youth Manikantha (25), died due to third-degree methods used on him at Saluru police station in Parvatipuram-Manyam district.
According to the protestors, Manikantha was arrested by the police on August 7, 2026 on the charges of jewellery theft. On August 8, he was admitted to the Community Health Centre in Saluru after his health deteriorated suddenly. Later, he was shifted to a private hospital in Vizianagaram, where he died on Monday.
‘Family members, including the deceased person’s mother Anuradha alleged that her son was severely beaten by the police leading to his death at a young age
The locals said that they would continue to agitate till the concerned police personnel are suspended and payment of compensation is given to the family of the deceased.
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