Vijayawada: The high court on Friday directed Bihar cadre IPS officer Sunil Kumar Naik to appear before the investigating officer when required in connection with the alleged custodial torture of former MP and current deputy speaker K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. Naik had approached the high court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered by Nagarampalem police in Guntur, based on a complaint filed by Raju.
Court Proceedings
The counsel representing Naik requested an adjournment until July 15, citing that senior counsel Kapil Sibal would appear and argue the matter. However, Justice Y Lakshmana Rao stated that July 15 was too far away and declined to grant such an extension. The judge posted the matter for further hearing on July 3. Justice Rao also ordered that Naik must appear before the investigating officer if summoned in the interim period.
Background of the Case
Naik was on deputation to Andhra Pradesh and served as Deputy Inspector General in the Crime Investigation Department when the alleged incident occurred. Raju has made specific allegations against Naik and other CID officials at that time.
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About the Author
Srikanth Aluri is the assistant editor at Times of India, Vijayawada. He covers the Chief Minister's office, Telugu Desam Party, diaspora, and the high court. With 15 years of experience as a ground journalist, Srikanth has worked in Hyderabad, New Delhi, and Vijayawada, writing extensively on Andhra Pradesh politics, civic issues, and legal matters.
