TGHRC Seeks Full Report on Suryapet Custodial Death

The Telangana Human Rights Commission has clubbed two complaints related to the death of a young man from Suryapet district and directed the Principal Secretary to the Government, Home Department, to submit a comprehensive report by the next hearing date. The order was passed on Monday, December 22, and the matter has been posted for further consideration on January 12, 2026.

The first complaint was filed by K. Lalitha, a resident of Kodad town in Suryapet district. She alleges that her son was illegally detained by the police for six days between November 4 and November 9, during which he endured third-degree torture. According to her representation, he was subsequently implicated in a false criminal case and remanded to judicial custody on November 10. She further states that despite repeated requests, the police at Chilkur did not allow her to meet her son.

When he was produced before the magistrate, she claims he had visible severe injuries. It was also alleged that before being presented in court, he was administered a Hycort injection in his right hand within the court premises and was later sent to judicial custody. On November 14, he was shifted to the District Government Hospital in Suryapet, and later referred to Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad, where he succumbed to his injuries on November 16.

The Commission has clubbed two complaints relating to the death and has named specific police personnel: the Sub-Inspector of Chilkur Police Station, the Circle Inspector of Kodad Rural Police Station, and several constables from both stations. The hearing is scheduled for January 12, 2026, and the Commission has asked for a detailed report addressing the allegations of illegal detention, custodial torture, and the death.

This development underscores ongoing scrutiny of police actions in custodial cases and signals a push for clarity and accountability in Telangana.

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