Vijayawada, Sep 19: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged lockup death of Kapu youth Gade Saikrishna has reportedly submitted key findings to the court. According to the SIT report, Saikrishna allegedly died following an assault by police personnel. The same findings were reportedly mentioned in the remand report of A4 accused Suresh.
Saikrishna Allegedly Assaulted After Police Interrogation
According to the SIT report, Saikrishna was questioned at a police station on May 7. After the interrogation, police personnel allegedly took him to an abandoned building in Ranigarithota and assaulted him.
The SIT reportedly stated that the assault played a key role in Saikrishna’s death. The investigation team is said to have examined the circumstances surrounding his detention, the alleged assault and the events that followed.
Body Allegedly Taken to Cremation Ground at Midnight
Saikrishna died on May 12, according to the report. The SIT has reportedly told the court that, later that night, CI Nagaraju, Suresh and Head Constable Ashok allegedly transported his body on a motorcycle to Swargapuri cremation ground and cremated it.
The report is also said to have examined the alleged involvement of the accused in handling the body and concealing the circumstances surrounding Saikrishna’s death.
Photos Allegedly Deleted to Destroy Evidence
The SIT reportedly informed the court that photographs related to the alleged assault on Saikrishna were deleted in an attempt to destroy evidence.
Investigators are said to have examined digital evidence and other material as part of the probe into the alleged assault and subsequent efforts to conceal the incident.
Alleged Pressure on Saikrishna’s Family
The SIT report also reportedly contains allegations that Saikrishna’s relatives were threatened by police personnel. According to the report, pressure was allegedly placed on the family to withdraw the habeas corpus petition filed in connection with his disappearance.
The investigation team has reportedly further stated that attempts were made to influence or entice the family into withdrawing the legal proceedings.
SIT Findings Submitted to Court
The SIT’s reported findings have brought several aspects of the Saikrishna case under scrutiny, including the alleged police assault, the handling and cremation of the body, deletion of evidence and alleged pressure on his family.
The court will consider the material submitted by the SIT as the legal proceedings in the case continue. The allegations and findings remain subject to the judicial process.
