Eluru Range DIG K.V. Mohana Rao on Wednesday suspended Mandapeta Circle Inspector K. Durga Prasad in connection with an alleged torture case, in which a youth had reportedly ended his life at Mandapeta town in East Godavari districton March 8
The victim has been identified as P. Krishna Bhagavan (20), whose family members on Tuesday staged a dharna along with his body alleging that physical torture at the hands of Mr. Durga Prasad prompted Krishna to take the extreme step.
According to sources, Krishna was in a relationship with a minor girl in Mandapeta town. The girl’s mother, who did not approve of their relationship, approached the police and lodged a complaint. On Sunday, Krishna was reportedly summoned to the police station for counselling.
Krishna reportedly did not return home ever since and his body was later found on the outskirts of the town, his family members said, alleging that Durga Prasad had assaulted Krishna after which the latter ended his life.
East Godavari Superintendent of Police M. Raveendranath Babu said that DIG K.V. Mohana Rao has suspended Mr. Durga Prasad based on the charges of his alleged role and negligence in the case.
Ramachandrapuram DSP B. Balachandra Reddy told The Hindu that an inquiry has been ordered into the case which will be taken up by a Deputy Superintendent of Police. Mr. Balachandra Reddy added that the victim had left behind a suicide note and the investigation is on to ascertain the exact reasons that drove the youth to end his life.
Those struggling with suicidal tendencies are urged to contact the Kakinada police on 9490760768.
