The State government issued orders constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into Gade Sai Krishna’s alleged custodial death, which occurred in the NTR Police Commissionerate. Chief Secretary G. Sai Prasad issued orders to this effect on Sunday (June 21, 2026).
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The SIT, headed by Inspector General of Police M. Ravi Prakash, will investigate the illegal detention, custodial torture, murder, and screening of evidence in Sai Krishna’s death.
West Godavari District Superintendent of Police Adnan Naveen Asmi, Alluri Sitarama Raju District Superintendent of Police, Amit Bardar and Bapatla District Additional SP (Administration) L. Sudhakar are the members of SIT.
Based on the complaint lodged by Sai Krishna’s mother, G. Vijaya Lakshmi, against Krishnalanka Circle Inspector S.S. V.V. Nagaraju, the SIT has been constituted out of the administrative control of NTR Police Commissionerate for an impartial and transparent investigation.
The SIT head can requisite staff, technical assistance and forensic support from Police or any other government department.
The SIT can exercise powers under BNSS,2023, and the Director General of Police (DGP) shall provide necessary logistical support, office accommodation, infrastructure and other facilities for taking up expeditious and effective investigation in the case, the order said.
Published – June 21, 2026 04:52 pm IST
