Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Accused Sadik Refuses Police Questions in Panchayat Raj Suicide Case
Police questioned Sheikh Sadik Khan in a case involving the death of Jagadeeshwara Reddy and the suicide of Jagadeeshwara's family members.
Sadik is accused of murdering Jagadeeshwara.
He was brought from Rajahmundry Central Prison to Sarpavaram police station.
Police asked about cyanide that was allegedly used in the killing.
They also asked about his plans to marry Soujanya and allegations involving religious conversion and property.
Sadik reportedly denied knowing anything about these matters.
He also denied previously saying that he mixed poison into coconut water.
Police said a lawyer interrupted some of their questioning.
Sheikh Sadik Khan allegedly refused to cooperate during a second police custody interrogation.
Police questioned him about cyanide, marriage plans, religious conversion allegations, and property details.
Sadik reportedly denied previously admitting to poisoning Jagadeeshwara Reddy through coconut water.
He claimed the events occurred through Soujanya's involvement and said he knew nothing.
Police sources said a lawyer repeatedly intervened during firm questioning at Sarpavaram police station.
- Who
- Sheikh Sadik Khan, the main accused, was questioned in connection with Jagadeeshwara Reddy's death.
- What
- Sadik reportedly refused to cooperate during a second round of police custody interrogation.
- When
- He was brought for questioning on Thursday.
- Where
- Questioning took place at Sarpavaram police station; Sadik is lodged in Rajahmundry Central Prison.
- Why
- Police questioned him about the alleged cyanide purchase, poisoning, marriage plans, religious conversion allegations, and property details.
Police Account
Accused's Response
Alleged poisoning admission
Police Account
Police reminded Sadik that he had allegedly admitted mixing poison into coconut water and giving it to Jagadeeshwara Reddy.
Accused's Response
Sadik reportedly denied making that admission and told officers to write whatever they wanted.
Responsibility for the events
Police Account
Police questioned Sadik about the alleged cyanide purchase and other aspects of the case.
Accused's Response
Sadik reportedly claimed everything happened through Soujanya's involvement and that he knew nothing.
Interrogation cooperation
Police Account
Police sources said Sadik avoided questions and became less cooperative when questioned firmly.
Accused's Response
A lawyer reportedly intervened repeatedly during the questioning.
- Accused
- Sheikh Sadik Khan
- Victim
- Jagadeeshwara Reddy
- Interrogation location
- Sarpavaram police station
- Prison
- Rajahmundry Central Prison
- Arrest location
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
- Questioned issues
- Alleged cyanide purchase, poisoning, marriage plans, religious conversion, and property details
- Police account
- Sadik had earlier admitted mixing poison into coconut water, but he reportedly denied making that statement