Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Child Rights Commission Promises Justice, Protection for Riyan Reddy
A child named Riyan Karthik Reddy lost his parents and grandparents.
He is 10 years old.
The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights looked into what happened.
A team visited him in Ravulapalem and spoke with him.
Officials later met in Kakinada to discuss his safety, schooling and rifle training.
Police have arrested a man named Sadiq Khan in connection with the case.
The commission said the investigation should continue quickly and use clear evidence.
It also asked officials to protect Riyan and his family.
The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights investigated the case involving 10-year-old Riyan Karthik Reddy.
Riyan reportedly lost his parents and grandparents in connection with the suicide case involving Panchayat Raj engineer T. Nookaraju, his wife Meena and their daughter Soujanya.
Commission officials visited Ravulapalem and spoke with Riyan about the circumstances he faced.
A review meeting in Kakinada included police, education officials, school representatives and Sports Authority officials overseeing Riyan’s rifle training.
Chairman Vetukuri Suryanarayana Raju urged a swift, evidence-based inquiry and recommended protection for Riyan and his family.
- Who
- The State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, chairman Vetukuri Suryanarayana Raju, police and other officials are involved; Riyan Karthik Reddy is the child receiving support.
- What
- The commission investigated the case connected to the deaths of Riyan’s parents and grandparents and called for justice and protection.
- Where
- The inquiry included a visit to Ravulapalem and a review meeting in Kakinada.
- Why
- The commission said action was needed because Riyan lost his family members and his future was severely affected.
- Child
- Riyan Karthik Reddy, aged 10
- Commission chairman
- Vetukuri Suryanarayana Raju
- Accused arrested
- Sadiq Khan
- Inquiry locations
- Ravulapalem and Kakinada
- Meeting participants
- Police, education officials, school management and Sports Authority representatives
- Requested action
- A prompt, evidence-based inquiry and protection for Riyan and his family
- Training
- Riyan receives rifle training under the Sports Authority