Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Police Seek Custody of Sadiq Khan in Godavari Deaths
Police have registered two cases involving Shaik Sadiq Khan.
The cases are connected to the deaths of engineer T. Nooka Raju, his wife Meena and their daughter Kovvuri Soujanya.
The three people allegedly jumped into the Godavari river.
This happened near Rajamahendravaram on August 16.
Police in Sarpavaram asked a court to allow them to take Sadiq Khan into custody.
Custody means keeping someone with the police while they investigate.
The information was announced by senior police officer G.V.G. Ashok Kumar.
The report does not say whether the court approved the request.
Two cases were registered against Shaik Sadiq Khan at Rajamahendravaram and Sarpavaram police stations.
The cases concern the deaths of panchayat raj engineer T. Nooka Raju, his wife Meena and their daughter Kovvuri Soujanya.
The three allegedly jumped into the Godavari river near Rajamahendravaram on August 16.
Sarpavaram police filed a court petition seeking custody of Sadiq Khan.
Eluru Range Inspector-General of Police G.V.G. Ashok Kumar disclosed the case details on Tuesday.
- Who
- Shaik Sadiq Khan is the subject of two cases connected to the deaths of T. Nooka Raju, Meena and Kovvuri Soujanya; G.V.G. Ashok Kumar announced the details.
- What
- Police registered two cases and sought court-approved custody of Sadiq Khan.
- When
- The three deaths allegedly occurred on August 16; the police announcement was made on Tuesday.
- Where
- The cases were registered at Rajamahendravaram and Sarpavaram police stations, and the alleged incident occurred near Rajamahendravaram on the Godavari river.
- Why
- The cases were filed in connection with the alleged suicide of T. Nooka Raju, his wife and daughter.
- Person named in cases
- Shaik Sadiq Khan
- Deaths involved
- T. Nooka Raju, Meena and Kovvuri Soujanya
- Incident date
- August 16
- Reported location
- Godavari river near Rajamahendravaram
- Police stations
- Rajamahendravaram and Sarpavaram
- Court action
- Sarpavaram police sought Sadiq Khan’s custody
- Police official
- Eluru Range Inspector-General G.V.G. Ashok Kumar