VIJAYAWADA: The magisterial inquiry into the alleged custodial death of 24-year-old youth Gade Sai Krishna held on Saturday, with the victim’s mother Vijayalakshmi, maternal uncle Nageswara Rao and maternal aunt appearing before the inquiry officer at the Sub-Collector’s office in Vijayawada and submitting their statements.
Speaking to the media after the inquiry, Vijayalakshmi made serious allegations against the police, claiming that her son was killed in police custody and that his body was subsequently disposed of to destroy evidence. She stated that the family had gone to Krishna Lanka police station after receiving information that Sai Krishna was being held there.
However, she alleged that then circle inspector SSVV Nagaraju did not allow them to see him and sent them back.
Vijayalakshmi appealed for justice and demanded a thorough investigation into the case. She alleged that her son was subjected to severe torture and claimed that several persons involved in the incident were yet to be arrested.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the progress of the investigation, she questioned why only a few accused had been arrested while others allegedly connected to the case remained free. The grieving mother also demanded that authorities hand over her son’s ashes, stating that she wanted closure regarding his fate.
“My son was brutally killed after being tortured. Nails were driven into my son’s legs and those responsible were also trying to cause harm to my family as well. Police authorities at least hand over Sai’s ashes,” she demanded, warning that she would resort to self-immolation if they failed to do so.
Vijayalakshmi alleged that only a few suspects had been arrested while others involved in the alleged custodial torture of her son remained free.
During a two-hour magisterial inquiry, she demanded action against all those responsible and called for probe. Meanwhile, the SIT officials are examining whether the remains belong to Sai Krishna and are considering collecting Vijayalakshmi’s DNA samples for identification.