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Sai Krishna Custodial Case Update: 2 Head Constables Surrender Vijayawada:In a major development in the Sai Krishna custodial torture and missing case, two head constables from Krishnalanka Police Station, Ashok and Jangam Nani, surrendered before the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) officein Suryaraopetunder the Vijayawada City Police Commissionerate in NTR districton Monday evening. The SIT, headed by Inspector General of Police M. Ravi Prakash, has named both head constables as key suspects for their alleged role in the torture, murder, and destruction of evidence. Investigators zeroed in on Ashok, Jangam Nani, and suspended CI SSVV Nagaraju’s friend Suresh after examining call detail records (CDRs) and CCTV footage. Suresh was earlier traced in Bengaluru and is also being questioned about his role. Earlier on Monday, SIT officials arrested crime constable Babu Rao and produced him in court. Police have taken Ashok and Jangam Nani into custody and are questioning them about the day Sai Krishna was allegedly detained illegally and subjected to custodial torture by Nagaraju, the prime accused in the case. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh High Court heard a habeas corpus pe…

CM Babu Assures Justice to Sai Krishna's Family CM Babu Assures Justice to Sai Krishna’s Family Article by Kumar Published on: 5:11 pm, 19 June 2026 The Sai Krishna case continues to generate intense political and public attention in Andhra Pradesh. After allegations of a custodial death surfaced, the government initiated action against those allegedly involved. In a significant development, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu met Sai Krishna’s family members and assured them of complete support from the state government. He personally interacted with them and listened to their concerns. Chandrababu stated that a high level investigation is already underway and made it clear that no one would be spared if found guilty. He assured the family that justice would be delivered without any compromise. The meeting comes a day after YS Jagan Mohan Reddy visited the family and demanded a CBI probe into the incident. The case has now become a major political issue in the state. Sai Krishna’s family thanked Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and all political parties that stood by them. They expressed confidence that the government would ensure justice and appreciated the Chief Minister’s persona…

CM Chandrababu Naidu assures justice to family of Andhra youth ... CM Chandrababu Naidu assures justice to family of Andhra youth allegedly killed in police custody By IANS | Updated: June 19, 2026 19:20 IST 2026-06-19T19:19:09+5:30 2026-06-19T19:20:06+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Amaravati, June 19 The family members of Gade Sai Krishna, who disappeared more than a month ago and ... CM Chandrababu Naidu assures justice to family of Andhra youth allegedly killed in police custody Amaravati, June 19 The family members of Gade Sai Krishna, who disappeared more than a month ago and alleged to have been killed in police custody, met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu here on Friday, government officials said. The youth's mother Vijaya Lakshmi appealed to the Chief Minister to conduct an investigation into her son's disappearance and ensure justice. Chief Minister Naidu consoled her and assured that an impartial inquiry would be conducted into the incident. He told the family members had that he has already ordered an investigation and suspended Circle Inspector of Krishna Lanka police station, Nagaraju. He made it clear that the guilty will not be spared. Vi…

“Show me my son or his ashes”: Mother's plea puts AP police under ... Published Jun 18, 2026 | 1:55 PM⚊Updated Jun 18, 2026 | 3:47 PM Gade Sai Krishna (Credit: @revathitweets on X) Synopsis:The Andhra Pradesh government has suspended Krishna Lanka Circle Inspector Nagaraju and ordered an independent inquiry into the disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna, a 25-year-old man from Vijayawada whose family has alleged custodial torture and a police cover-up. Sai Krishna has been missing since 9 May, when his mother alleges he was picked up by Krishna Lanka police, and the Andhra Pradesh High Court has directed the police to trace him and produce him before the court. The Andhra Pradesh government on Wednesday, 17 June, suspended Krishna Lanka Circle Inspector (CI) Nagaraju and ordered an impartial investigation by a senior IPS officer into the disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna, a 25-year-old man from Vijayawada whose family has alleged custodial torture and a police cover-up. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the case with senior police officials and directed that the inquiry be conducted independently amid a political storm in the state. “The government has taken the disappe…

Sai Krishna missing case: It's murder in lock-up? - Great Andhra It is now official. The 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, who had been missing since May 9, has been subject to custodial death at Krishna Lanka police station in Vijayawada. It was evident from the filing of FIR by the Andhra Pradesh police against suspended Krishna Lanka Circle Inspector S S V Nagaraju on Friday under Section 103 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita, which deals with the crime that is punishable for murder. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by Sai Krishna’s mother, Vijayalakshmi. Nagaraju had already been suspended by the government amid mounting allegations over his role in the controversial case. According to police sources, Vijayawada Police Commissioner Rajasekhar Babu personally received the complaint from Vijayalakshmi and ordered the registration of a criminal case against the suspended officer. Apart from the section dealing with murder, Nagaraju was also booked under other sections Sections 127(4) and 127(6) (wrongful confinement), and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 238 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) (erasing of evidence). Assis…

Chandrababu Naidu: CM Chandrababu Naidu assures justice to family of.. CM Chandrababu Naidu assures justice to family of Andhra youth allegedly killed in police custody 19-06-2026 Fri 19:43 | Local | IANS Amaravati, June 19 : The family members of Gade Sai Krishna, who disappeared more than a month ago and alleged to have been killed in police custody, met the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu here on Friday, government officials said. The youth's mother Vijaya Lakshmi appealed to the Chief Minister to conduct an investigation into her son's disappearance and ensure justice. Chief Minister Naidu consoled her and assured that an impartial inquiry would be conducted into the incident. He told the family members had that he has already ordered an investigation and suspended Circle Inspector of Krishna Lanka police station, Nagaraju. He made it clear that the guilty will not be spared. Vijaya Lakshmi expressed satisfaction over the Chief Minister's assurance of delivering justice. After meeting Chief Minister Naidu, she expressed confidence that justice would be served to them. Vijaya Lakshmi said that the Chief Minister assured a comprehensive investigation would be …

Vijayawada custodial death case: Andhra Pradesh HC allows SHO's ... Vijayawada custodial death case: Andhra Pradesh HC allows SHO’s interrogation in police station By IANS | Updated: July 7, 2026 20:40 IST 2026-07-07T20:37:52+5:30 2026-07-07T20:40:12+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Amaravati, July 7 Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the SIT for questioning the suspended ... Vijayawada custodial death case: Andhra Pradesh HC allows SHO’s interrogation in police station Amaravati, July 7 Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted permission to the SIT for questioning the suspended SHO of Krishna Lanka Police Station in police custody in the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna. Pronouncing the orders on the petition of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), Justice Kuncham Maheswara Rao allowed the SIT to question S.S.V.V. Nagaraju for eight days from July 9. The SIT had approached the High Court, seeking relaxation of the conditions imposed by a lower court while sending the accused to police custody. Second Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Vijayawada on July 2 granted police custody of Nagaraju until July 10. Howe…

Chilling custodial crime and cover-up: The Gade Sai Krishna case is one ... Published Jun 19, 2026 | 3:49 PM⚊Updated Jun 20, 2026 | 9:23 AM Gade Sai Krishna and his mother Vijaya Lakshmi. (Screengrab/ X) Synopsis:The state government is scrambling to save its reputation. But what happened to Gade Sai Krishna is unconscionable and will haunt the ruling NDA for a long time. The mysterious disappearance of a 25-year-old youth in Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh will go down as one of the most chilling custodial crimes in recent history, with all accounts suggesting that the victim, Gade Sai Krishna, is no more. Available evidence based on corroborative statements suggests that the death of Sai Krishna was more barbaric than the infamous case involving P Jayaraj and his son, Bennix, both of whom died in the custody of Sathanakulam police in Tamil Nadu in June 2020. Nine police officers were sentenced to death in this case in April 2026. Even as the political leadership of Andhra Pradesh is grappling with ways to wriggle out of a case that has attracted nationwide attention, the sheer cruelty and thuggishness that led to the youngster being allegedly killed and his body burnt without …

Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case Home » General » Crime » Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case Posted By: Gopi June 29, 2026 Vijayawada, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a key development in the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, two head constables on Monday surrendered before police. Ashok and Nani surrendered at the Suryaraopet ACP office. The duo, serving as head constables at Krishnalanka police station, had allegedly gone into hiding after the arrest of suspended Circle Inspector (Station House Officer) S.S.V.V. Nagaraju. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the case, had found during the investigation that the two head constables were assisting Nagaraju. The SIT arrested Nagaraju on June 23. The next day, a city court sent him to judicial remand till July 8. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday on a Habeas Corpus petition filed by Sai Krishna’s mother, Vijaya Lakshmi. The SIT reportedly submitted its preliminary report to the High Court, giving details of the case registered and the action taken so far. The SIT is probing the allegations of wrongfu…

Vijayawada: Ex-cop Nagaraju booked in alleged custodial death case In a major development in the alleged custodial death case linked to Krishna Lanka Police Station in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh police on Friday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against former Circle Inspector (CI) Nagaraju. Nagaraju was a former Circle Inspector of the Krishnalanka Police Station in Vijayawada. Earlier, he was suspended from the police force after a massive public outrage and a high-level government order over the mysterious disappearance and alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna, a local history-sheeter. According to the FIR copy, the case was registered at the Krishna Lanka Police Station under charges under Sections 127(2), 127(6), and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Section 238 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) on June 19. The complaint was filed by Gade Vijaya Lakshmi, mother of the victim Sai Krishna. As per the complaint, the alleged offence took place from May 9 till 2 am at Krishna Lanka Police Station in Vijayawada city of NTR district. The complainant alleged that her son was taken into police custody and later went missing, leading…

Probe Intensifies into Missing Case of Gade Sai Krishna in Vijayawada Vijayawada:Police have intensified their investigation into the missing case of Gade Sai Krishna, focusing on CCTV footage from Krishnalanka Swargapuri in Vijayawada. As part of the probe, ACP Daiva Prasad sought details from Swargapuri cremation ground staff regarding the procedures followed while cremating unidentified bodies. Meanwhile, West Godavari Superintendent of Police Narasimha Kishore, who has been appointed as the Investigation Officer (IO), arrived in Vijayawada and formally took charge of the case. He initially met the Director General of Police at the camp office and later held discussions with Vijayawada Police Commissioner Rajasekhara Babu to gather case-related details. The forensic and cyber analysis teams have seized hard disks, DVR, and NVR devices containing CCTV footage from inside and outside the Krishnalanka police station. These devices have been sent to a forensic laboratory for detailed examination. During the investigation, a team at Krishnalanka police station questioned eight individuals, including Task Force personnel and station staff. Statements were recorded fro…

Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case 29-06-2026 Mon 19:31 | Local | IANS Vijayawada, June 29 : In a key development in the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, two head constables on Monday surrendered before police. Ashok and Nani surrendered at the Suryaraopet ACP office. The duo, serving as head constables at Krishnalanka police station, had allegedly gone into hiding after the arrest of suspended Circle Inspector (Station House Officer) S.S.V.V. Nagaraju. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the case, had found during the investigation that the two head constables were assisting Nagaraju. The SIT arrested Nagaraju on June 23. The next day, a city court sent him to judicial remand till July 8. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday on a Habeas Corpus petition filed by Sai Krishna’s mother, Vijaya Lakshmi. The SIT reportedly submitted its preliminary report to the High Court, giving details of the case registered and the action taken so far. The SIT is probing the allegations of wrongful confinement, murder and causing …

Custodial death: Sai Krishna's mother files petition in AP High Court ... Published Jun 27, 2026 | 12:36 PM⚊Updated Jun 27, 2026 | 12:36 PM Gade Sai Krishna and his mother Vijaya Lakshmi. (Screengrab/ X) Synopsis:Gade Sai Krishna’s custodial death came to light after his mother filed a habeas corpus petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court on June 2. Now, she has sought a court-monitored judicial probe. Bezawada Bar Association members are, meanwhile, questioning NTR Police Commissioner SV Rajashekar Babu’s role in the case. Gade Vijaya Lakshmi, mother of Sai Krishna (25), alleged to have died in police custody within the NTR Police Commissionerate limits, has filed a petition in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking a judicial probe into the illegal detention, custodial torture, and murder of her son. She also appealed that the Court monitor the police investigation into the case. The Commissioners Task Force (CTF) and Krishna Lanka police had arrested Sai Krishna, against whom a Non-Bailable Warrant (NBW) was pending, and brought him to the Krishna Lanka police station on May 6 at 7 am. Sai Krishna had been tracked using his mobile phone, which the cops seized and brought …

Crematorium records examined in Sai krishna case investigation VIJAYAWADA: The investigation into the sensational disappearance of Krishna Lanka rowdy-sheeter Gade Sai Krishna intensified with police teams widening their probe and examining multiple leads linked to the case on Saturday. On the second day of questioning, investigators focused on personnel from the Task Force and Krishna Lanka police station, recording statements from officials and gathering information. An inquiry team led by ACP Daiva Prasad arrived at the Krishna Lanka police station and questioned eight individuals based on a complaint lodged by Sai Krishna’s mother. Investigators collected statements from various officials, with the testimonies of Task Force and Krishna Lanka police personnel emerging as a key aspect of ongoing probe. A police team visited Swargapuri crematorium near the Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) and examined records of unidentified bodies cremated or buried over the last month following allegations that Gade Sai Krishna’s body may have been disposed of there. Investigators questioned crematorium worker Basha and seized his mobile phone for forensic examination while verifying whether…

Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case By IANS | Updated: June 29, 2026 19:25 IST 2026-06-29T19:23:24+5:30 2026-06-29T19:25:06+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Vijayawada, June 29 In a key development in the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, two ... Two head constables surrender in Vijayawada lock-up death case Vijayawada, June 29 In a key development in the alleged custodial death of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna, two head constables on Monday surrendered before police. Ashok and Nani surrendered at the Suryaraopet ACP office. The duo, serving as head constables at Krishnalanka police station, had allegedly gone into hiding after the arrest of suspended Circle Inspector (Station House Officer) S.S.V.V. Nagaraju. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is probing the case, had found during the investigation that the two head constables were assisting Nagaraju. The SIT arrested Nagaraju on June 23. The next day, a city court sent him to judicial remand till July 8. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourned the hearing to Tuesday on a Habeas Corpus petition fi…

'Either give me his body or ashes': Mother's plea in HC after murder ... A murder case has been registered against a suspended inspector in connection with the disappearance of 24-year-old Gade Sai Krishna in Vijayawada. The FIR was registered after the Andhra Pradesh High Court directed Vijayawada Police to produce Krishnalanka Circle Inspector S V Nagaraju, who was allegedly picked up by the police from Markapuram on May 9, before it by June 22 in a habeas corpus petition filed by his mother, G Vijayalakshmi. Police sources said Krishna was picked up in connection with two arrest warrants. Krishna, who has several cases against him, had gone into hiding fearing arrest, though he had earlier appeared before police in connection with the cases, an official said. However, after he was picked up on May 9 evening, police did not produce him before any court. His mother, Vijayalakshmi, said police repeatedly denied he was in their custody. “I was asked to go to the Krishnalanka Police Station on May 9, where they asked me where Krishna was. They checked my phone also and let me go, and after that I did not see my son again. I went to Krishnalanka Police Station on May 11. I knew t…

Vijayawada Custodial Death Under SIT Lens - Andhra Headlines The Andhra Pradesh Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged custodial death of a 25-year-old man in Vijayawada. Inspector General (Law and Order) M. Ravi Prakash will head the SIT to probe the disappearance and alleged custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna. According to a Government Order issued by the Chief Secretary, Sai Prasad, West Godavari Superintendent of Police Adnan Nayeem Asmi and Alluri Sitharamaraju SP Amit Bardar will be the members. Bapatla district Additional SP L. Sudhakar has been named as the investigation officer. The government has given powers to SIT to take required additional staff, technical and forensic support from various wings of the police department to conduct the investigation. The SIT has been directed to complete the investigation in an expeditious manner. The investigation team will probe the allegations of wrongful confinement, murder and causing disappearance of evidence against Nagaraju, suspended Circle Inspector of Krishna Lanka police station. Meanwhile, the noose is tightening around Nagaraju, who has been booked on a complaint by Gade Vi…

Gade Sai Krishna: Man disappears from AP police custody; CI slapped ... © Copyright 2026 The Week Online. All rights reserved. Sai Krishna’s family members alleged that he was severely tortured in custody at the Krishna Lanka police station K. Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Updated- June 20, 2026 09:58 PM IST 3 minuteRead Link Copied Gade Sai Krishna, a 25-year-old under police custody in Vijayawada, died from severe torture and his body was cremated secretly by officers to destroy evidence, claimed his family Following a habeas corpus petition and mounting political pressure, the Andhra Pradesh government suspended Circle Inspector S.S.V. Nagaraju and registered a murder and wrongful confinement case against him The incident has sparked severe criticism from opposition leaders and the public, who highlight it as a grave example of growing police impunity and unprecedented brutality The disappearance of 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna from police custody in Vijayawada is most likely a custodial death, if the prevailing media versions are to be believed. The news of his possible death and the disappearance of his body have stunned the state and highlighted the extent to which the poli…

Missing Andhra man's mother suspects his custodial murder The whereabouts of a 25-year-old man belonging to Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada town remain unknown after nearly 40 days, even as his family members alleged that police might have killed him with custodial torture, while the opposition YSR Congress Party demanded a CBI probe into the incident. As the issue began snowballing into a major controversy, chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday night ordered a comprehensive probe by senior IPS officer and East Godavari superintendent of police Narasimha Kishore, besides suspending inspector of police Krishna Lanka SSV Nagaraju. An official statement from the CMO said the government has taken the disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna seriously. “The chief minister ordered suspension of inspector Nagaraju from the police station concerned in this matter,” the statement said. On Thursday, the investigating officer visited Krishna Lanka police station and made inquiries about the whole case. “Narasimha Kishore collected crucial evidence and will submit a report to the government shortly,” an official privy to the matter said. Sai Krishna’s mother Gade Vijayalakshmi told reporte…

Sai Krishna Custodial Death: How One Case Sparked a Political Battle ... Sai Krishna Custodial Death: How One Case Sparked A Political Battle Over Kapu Votes In Andhra Pradesh India oi-Swastika Sruti By Swastika Sruti Published: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 13:53 [IST] Add as a preferred source on Google The alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna has grown far beyond a criminal investigation. What began as allegations of police torture has now turned into one of Andhra Pradesh's biggest political controversies, drawing in the state government, opposition parties, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and the Andhra Pradesh High Court. Sai Krishna Custodial Death AI Summary AI-generated summary, reviewed by editors The alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna in Andhra Pradesh has become a major political controversy involving the state government, NHRC, and the High Court, with an SIT probe implicating CI Nagaraju. The case sparked debate over Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Jana Sena's representation of the Kapu community, which largely backed them in the 2024 elections. Switch To Shorts The case has also opened a fresh political debate over the Kapu community, with the YSR Congress …

SIT Confirms Lockup Death in Sai Krishna Disappearance Case S ensational details have emerged in the high-profile investigation into the disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna in Vijayawada. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the matter has officially stated in its remand report submitted to the court that the preliminary investigation confirms it as a case of lockup death. Advertisement According to the report, Sai Krishna died due to severe physical injuries sustained while being subjected to torture in police custody. To cover up the incident and eliminate proof of his detention and interrogation, the police personnel involved intentionally deleted months of crucial CCTV camera footage from the Krishnalanka police station. The probe revealed that task force personnel originally apprehended Sai Krishna on May 6 in Markapuram before moving him to Krishnalanka. The SIT has since arrested the primary accused, suspended Circle Inspector S.S.V.V. Nagaraju, and is further investigating the destruction of evidence and the secret disposal of the victim's mortal remains.

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