Keshava Rao’s family allege, police imposed restrictions on 12th day rituals

Family members of top Maoist leader Nambala Keshava Rao, who was recently killed in an encounter in Chattisgarh, alleged on Sunday that the police personnel caused them mental agony by imposing many restrictions on holding the 12th day rituals at their native place, Jiyyannpeta of Kotabommali mandal in Srikakulam district.

According to them, the police did not allow Maoist sympathisers, leaders of Left parties, and family members of Keshava Rao to offer floral tributes, as per tradition on the 12th day.

Keshavarao’s brother, N. Dhilleswara Rao said that the police personnel did not allow relatives and local people to participate in the prayers.

CPI (ML) State spokesperson P. Prasad deplored the government’s restrictions at every step. “In spite of the court order, the government has not handed over the body of Keshava Rao to the family. Now, they created trouble even on the day of the rituals.”

Published - June 01, 2025 08:15 pm IST