HYDERABAD: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has appointed Additional Superintendent of Police-rank officer Ch V Narendra Deve as investigating officer to probe the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna in Vijayawada, a day after registering cases against seven police officers, The Hans India reported.
A CBI team led by Deputy Inspector General K Siva Subramani visited Vijayawada and began the investigation at Krishnalanka police station.
Sai Krishna was detained by local police in connection with a murder case. Police allegedly assaulted him, resulting in his death in custody, according to the report.
Police allegedly moved his body to a graveyard and performed the final rites without informing his parents.
CBI officials are expected to record statements from senior police officers and examine the accused officers, including the suspended inspector and a head constable, as part of the investigation.