New Delhi, June 19: YSRCP MPs Maddila Gurumoorthy and Gumma Thanuja Rani on Thursday met the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and submitted a detailed representation seeking urgent intervention into the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna and the suicide of P. Kranthi Kumar, alleging serious human rights violations, police excesses and abuse of authority in both cases.
The MPs urged the Commission to take immediate cognizance of the suspicious death of Sai Krishna, who was allegedly taken into police custody before his death. The representation highlighted allegations by family members regarding custodial torture, physical abuse, denial of information about his whereabouts and violations of constitutional safeguards. It sought an independent, impartial and time-bound inquiry into the circumstances leading to his detention, custody and death.
The delegation also brought to the notice of the NHRC the case of Kranthi Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide after prolonged police harassment. The representation referred to a self-recorded video purportedly made by Kranthi Kumar before his death, in which he allegedly accused Krishnalanka Circle Inspector Nagaraju of continuous harassment and mental torture. The MPs requested preservation and forensic examination of all digital evidence, including the viral video, mobile phone records and other electronic material connected to the case.
The MPs informed the Commission that both incidents involve allegations against the same police officer and urged the NHRC to examine whether the cases reveal a broader pattern of misconduct, abuse of authority, custodial excesses, intimidation and human rights violations. They requested the Commission to call for all relevant records, examine complaints and disciplinary history, and consider recommending an inquiry by an independent agency or a Special Investigation Team to ensure fairness, transparency and public confidence.
Maddila Gurumoorthy and Gumma Thanuja Rani said the deaths of Sai Krishna and Kranthi Kumar have raised serious concerns about police accountability, abuse of power and the protection of fundamental rights in Andhra Pradesh. They urged the NHRC to intervene urgently, conduct an independent inquiry, fix responsibility on those found guilty and ensure justice for the bereaved families while upholding constitutional values, human dignity and the rule of law.
*YS Jagan pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak*
