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Police Inspector Caged: SIT Fights Custody Rules
3 Jul
Summary
- SIT challenges trial court's custody conditions for inspector Nagaraju.
- Conditions restricted questioning to prison, lawyer presence, and CCTV.
- High court to hear special sitting on Sunday amid urgency.
The special investigation team (SIT) is contesting custody restrictions imposed by the trial court on suspended police inspector Nagaraju, who is involved in the alleged lockup death of Gade Sai Krishna. The SIT has petitioned the AP high court, objecting to conditions that limit questioning to the Rajahmundry central prison, require his lawyer's presence, and mandate CCTV coverage.
The trial court's order for video and audio recording of the entire interrogation also faced opposition from the SIT. The public prosecutor argued that these conditions would hinder the necessary scene reconstruction at the Krishna Lanka police station. Nagaraju, meanwhile, submitted a plea denying guilt and alleging false implication by the SIT.
The high court has agreed to a special hearing on Sunday, acknowledging the urgency highlighted by the prosecution, as a significant portion of the custody period would elapse by Monday. Both parties have consented to this arrangement.
