Sun Jan 26 18:25:45 UTC 2025: **Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker Identifies Main Accused in Custodial Torture Case**
GUNTUR, Andhra Pradesh – K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju, Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, positively identified the main accused in a custodial torture case during an identification parade on Sunday. The parade, overseen by a Guntur district judge, involved Mr. Raju identifying Kamepalli Tulasibabu from a lineup of individuals with similar physical characteristics.
The incident dates back to the previous YSRCP government’s tenure when Mr. Raju was a Member of Parliament for the ruling party. He reportedly recognized Tulasibabu despite the accused having partially concealed his face during the alleged assault.
Mr. Raju, speaking to the media following the identification parade, emphasized that the police have yet to arrest the primary accused. This positive identification is a significant step forward in the investigation and will likely lead to further legal proceedings. The case highlights ongoing concerns about accountability for acts of brutality during police custody.
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