From The Hindu · V. Raghavendra · · 2m
High Court orders CBI probe into custodial death
Andhra Pradesh High Court transfers investigation of Gade Sai Krishna's death from state police to CBI and orders compensation for his mother.
In brief
Andhra Pradesh High Court transfers investigation of Gade Sai Krishna's death from state police to CBI and orders compensation for his mother. Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI investigation into Gade Sai Krishna's custodial death and directed twenty five lakh rupees compensation to his mother. Originally…
Court orders CBI takeover
A Division Bench of the Andhra Pradesh High Court comprising Justices Ravinath Tilhari and Alapati Giridhar ordered on October 16, 2026 that investigation into Gade Sai Krishna's alleged custodial death be handed to the CBI.
Mother receives compensation
The court ordered compensation of twenty five lakh rupees be paid to Gade Sai Krishna's mother, Gade Vijayalakshmi, and directed the Director General of Police to hand over case files to the CBI.
Disciplinary action ordered
The Bench directed the Director General of Police to institute disciplinary proceedings against the police officers and staff concerned in the case. The case was posted for further hearing on October 27.
What happened to Sai Krishna
Gade Sai Krishna, 25, was picked up by Krishnalanka police in May 2026 on a non-bailable warrant over involvement in a crime in Markapuram.He was allegedly tortured by Circle Inspector S.S.V.V.Nagaraju and other police personnel.
Mother's allegations and evidence
Gade Vijayalakshmi approached a local court accusing police of killing her son. She claimed to have seen injury marks on his body during a visit to the police station. CCTV footage was reportedly missing.
State investigation found tampering
A Special Investigation Team headed by Inspector General of Police M.Ravi Prakash reportedly found police tried to make it appear Sai Krishna escaped to Goa and that attempts were made to tamper with CCTV footage.
Timeline from arrest to court order
Sai Krishna went missing after pickup in May 2026.His mother filed a habeas corpus petition on June 2.Inspector Nagaraju was arrested on June 23.The High Court ordered CBI investigation on October 16, 2026.
At a glance
Andhra Pradesh High Court ordered a CBI investigation into Gade Sai Krishna's custodial death and directed twenty five lakh rupees compensation to his mother.
