Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Family Alleges Police Harassment After Encounter; SOT Seizes Drugs
Two separate events happened in Hyderabad.
First, the family of Sheik Riyaz, who died in a police encounter, complained to a human rights commission about being harassed by police.
They claim the police are preventing them from entering their home and used harsh methods.
They also alleged that the deceased police constable had demanded money from Riyaz.
Separately, police arrested four people for having drugs, specifically 120 grams of MDMA.
The drugs were worth around ₹25 lakh, and the police caught the suspects while they were planning to sell the drugs.
Both cases are under investigation.
Sheik Riyaz's family complained about alleged police harassment to TGHRC.
The family reported they were denied access to their house and subjected to third-degree methods.
TGHRC has advanced the hearing of the suo motu case related to Riyaz's death.
SOT of LB Nagar apprehended four individuals for possessing 120 grams of MDMA.
The arrested individuals were planning to supply the drugs to local peddlers.
- Who
- Sheik Riyaz's family and four individuals. The SOT also involved in the arrest.
- What
- Family complaints of police harassment and the arrest of four individuals with drugs.
- When
- The incidents happened recently and reported on Monday. The hearing has been advanced to November 3.
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- Riyaz's family seeks justice after his death in a police encounter. Four individuals were arrested for drug possession, allegedly planning to supply to local peddlers and party-goers.
Riyaz Family
Police/Government
Treatment by Police
Riyaz Family
Family alleges police harassment, denial of access to their house, and the use of third-degree methods.
Police/Government
No official statement from police in the articles about the family's accusations.
- Victim's Name
- Sheik Riyaz
- Complaint Filed To
- Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC)
- Drug Seized
- 120 grams of MDMA
- Drug Value
- Around ₹25 lakh
- Arrested in Drug Case
- Four individuals
- Police Unit in Drug Case
- SOT (LB Nagar)
- NDPS Act
- Charges Filed Under This