Archive · 25 Jan 2026
NHRC investigates custodial death in Telangana
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is looking into the death of a man named Karla Rajesh who died while in police custody in Telangana.
A law student named Sabavath Kalyan filed a complaint about this.
The NHRC has asked the police and local authorities to provide a detailed report on what happened.
They want to know if the police followed all the rules to prevent such deaths.
Custodial deaths are very serious because they violate human rights and make people lose trust in the police.
The NHRC has taken serious notice of the custodial death of Karla Rajesh in Telangana.
A complaint was filed by Sabavath Kalyan, a law student from the University of Delhi.
The NHRC has directed the police and local authorities to submit a detailed report within eight weeks.
The report should include information on whether guidelines against custodial violence were followed.
Custodial deaths are considered grave violations of human rights and undermine public trust in law enforcement.
- Who
- Karla Rajesh, a resident of Suryapet district, Telangana
- What
- Custodial death and NHRC investigation
- When
- After the complaint was filed by Sabavath Kalyan
- Where
- Suryapet district, Telangana
- Why
- To investigate the circumstances of the death and ensure adherence to guidelines against custodial violence
- Victim's Name
- Karla Rajesh
- Location
- Suryapet district, Telangana
- Complainant
- Sabavath Kalyan
- Action Taken
- NHRC issued directions for a report
- Report Deadline
- Eight weeks
