CPI(M) demands judicial inquiry into Sai Krishna’s alleged custodial death

Communist Party of India (Marxist) State Secretary V. Srinivasa Rao on Friday demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged custodial death of Vijayawada youth Gade Sai Krishna, saying the incident raised serious concerns about human rights and police accountability.

Mr. Srinivasa Rao, along with CPI(M) State Secretariat member Ch. Babu Rao and State Committee member Donepudi Kashinath, visited Krishnalanka and met Sai Krishna’s family members, expressing solidarity and assuring them of the party’s continued support in their fight for justice.

Speaking to reporters after meeting the family, Mr. Srinivasa Rao alleged that Sai Krishna had been tortured while in police custody and questioned the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The authorities, he said, were duty-bound to explain what had happened to the youth and place all facts related to the case in the public domain.

“The family has been waiting for answers for more than a month. If a person was taken into custody, the authorities must account for his whereabouts and ensure transparency,” he said.

The CPI(M) leader rejected the idea of a departmental inquiry, arguing that an investigation conducted by police personnel would not inspire public confidence. He called on the government to appoint an independent judicial authority to conduct a comprehensive probe and establish the truth.

Mr. Babu Rao described the case as one of the most serious allegations involving police conduct in recent years, while Mr. Donepudi Kashinath said the family’s claims warranted an impartial and thorough investigation.

CPI(M) leaders P. Krishna and Boyi Satyababu were also present.