High Court Allows SIT to Question Suspended Inspector in Vijayawada Custodial Death Case

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Tuesday granted eight days of police custody of suspended Circle Inspector (CI) Nagaraju, permitting the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to question him in Vijayawada. The court's decision overturns an earlier order by a lower court that had restricted the interrogation to the Rajahmundry Central Prison, where the accused is currently held in judicial custody.

The SIT had challenged the lower court's directive, arguing that questioning at the prison would hinder investigation, scene reconstruction, and evidence gathering. The SIT requested that the accused be moved to the Krishnalanka police station in Vijayawada for the duration of the custody. The High Court approved this request and further instructed the investigation officers to videograph the entire questioning process to ensure transparency and accountability.

CI Nagaraju is an accused in a custodial death case, details of which have not been fully disclosed in court proceedings. The case has drawn attention to police conduct and custodial rights. The High Court's ruling seeks to balance investigative needs with legal safeguards, directing the SIT to follow due process during the custody period.