A team of civil society activists and legal experts has cast serious doubt on the official narrative surrounding the police encounter that resulted in the death of Riyaz in Telangana. The independent fact-finding committee, after thorough investigation, has called for an immediate Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incident that has raised eyebrows across the state.
Unanswered Questions Emerge
The committee's investigation revealed several inconsistencies in the police version of events. According to their findings, there are significant procedural lapses and evidentiary gaps that challenge the legitimacy of the encounter. The team conducted interviews with multiple stakeholders and examined available evidence to reach their conclusions.
Demand for Transparent Investigation
The fact-finding team has made several key recommendations:
- Immediate transfer of the case to CBI for independent investigation
- Preservation of all evidence related to the encounter
- Protection for witnesses who might have crucial information
- Compensation for the victim's family pending investigation outcomes
Growing Public Concern
The encounter has sparked widespread debate about police procedures and accountability mechanisms in Telangana. Civil rights organizations and legal experts have joined the chorus demanding a transparent investigation to establish the facts beyond reasonable doubt.
The committee emphasized that their findings point to the need for higher judicial scrutiny of such incidents to maintain public trust in law enforcement institutions.
As the controversy continues to unfold, all eyes are on the state government's response to these serious allegations and whether they will heed the call for an independent CBI investigation into the matter that has divided public opinion in Telangana.
