Bihar IG questioned for seven hours over ‘custodial assault’

M. Sunil Naik, a senior Indian Police Service officer from Bihar, was interrogated for seven hours by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Andhra Pradesh police regarding a case of alleged custodial assault. This inquiry pertains to an incident involving K. Raghu Ramakrishnam Raju, the former MP of Narasapuram and current Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly, which occurred in May 2021. The case has drawn significant attention, raising questions about police conduct and accountability. Raju has claimed that he was subjected to physical abuse while in custody, prompting the investigation into the actions of those involved. The CID's questioning of Naik, who is linked to the case, underscores the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the incident and the broader implications for law enforcement practices in India. As this investigation unfolds, it could have repercussions not only for Naik and his career but also for the credibility of the police in handling custodial cases.