NHRC orders probe into alleged police assault on tribal youth in Nalgonda

The NHRC has ordered an inquiry into the alleged caste-based abuse and assault of tribal youth Sai Sidhu by police in Nalgonda district. The incident, linked to a protest over fertiliser supply, reportedly involved physical assault and threats by a sub-inspector and constables.

Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday ordered an inquiry into the allegations of caste-based abuse and assault by police personnel against a tribal youth, Sai Sidhu in Nalgonda district.

The commission has also called for action against the officers involved by registering a case under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The incident, which occurred last month in the jurisdiction of Vadapalli Police Station in Damaracherla mandal, involves

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Sai Sidhu, a resident of Kothapeta village was targeted allegedly by the sub inspector, Shrikant Reddy of the Vadapalli police station as the victim participated in a protest dharna demanding urea fertilizer supplies. Accompanied by constables, the sub inspector had allegedly entered his home, dragged him out, and subjected him to casteist abuses.

The officers reportedly beat Siddu brutally and filed false cases against him. When Sidhu raised the matter before a magistrate, SI Shrikant Reddy is said to have threatened him with further violence if he spoke out. Adding to the ordeal, one of the constables allegedly hurled abusive language at Sidhu’s wife as well.

The complaint was filed with the NHRC by K. Revanth, a lawyer and social activist, highlighting human rights violations and abuse of power. Following a review of the petition, the NHRC issued stern directives to the Nalgonda District Superintendent of Police (SP). In its order, the commission instructed the SP to initiate a thorough inquiry without delay.