Nagarkurnool: Unable to bear police harassment, auto driver dies by suicide

Following a complaint for lost ornaments by the passengers, Nagarkurnool police called Venkataiah to the police station for inquiry, according to reports.

Nagarkurnool: An auto driver Venkataiah committed suicide by hanging to a tree at Pedda Cheruvu in Telkapally mandal reportedly unable to bear police harassment.

Two days back, passengers, who travelled in Venkataiah’s auto, lost their gold ornaments and other materials. Following a complaint by the passengers, Nagarkurnool police called Venkataiah to the police station for inquiry, according to reports.

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However, in the guise of inquiry, the police thrashed Venkataiah and he suffered injuries on the hand. Upset over police thrashing him, Venkataiah died by suicide, his family members alleged.