Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Man Accuses Karapa Police of Assault
A man named Medisetti Venkata Ramana had an argument with a worker at a sweet shop over payment.
He alleged that the worker abused him using caste-based slurs.
When he called the police emergency helpline 112, he claimed that the police made him and his wife stay at the station and then assaulted him.
The police, however, denied these allegations and said that Ramana misbehaved with a woman constable.
The man was later admitted to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The police station house officer (SHO) T. Sunitha stated that Ramana is making counter-allegations to deflect attention from the case against him.
Medisetti Venkata Ramana alleged assault by Karapa Police after calling emergency helpline 112.
Police denied allegations, claiming Ramana misbehaved with a woman constable.
Ramana claimed police made him and his wife stay at the station and assaulted him.
Ramana was admitted to the hospital for injuries on his neck and right arm.
SHO T. Sunitha denied the assault allegations and stated Ramana is making counter-allegations.
- Who
- Medisetti Venkata Ramana and Karapa Police personnel
- What
- Alleged assault by police and counter-allegations of misbehavior
- When
- Incident occurred on Saturday, with further events on Sunday and Monday
- Where
- Karapa Police Station, Kakinada district
- Why
- Dispute over payment for sweets and alleged caste-based abuse
Complainant's Allegations
Police Denial
Incident Trigger
Complainant's Allegations
The man alleged that the police assaulted him after he called the emergency helpline 112 instead of approaching the local police station directly.
Police Denial
The police denied the assault allegations and claimed that the man misbehaved with a woman constable.
Behavior at Police Station
Complainant's Allegations
The man claimed that the police made him and his wife stay at the station until Sunday night and then assaulted him on Monday.
Police Denial
The police alleged that the man quarrelled with a woman constable and made derogatory remarks against her.
Injuries and Hospitalization
Complainant's Allegations
The man alleged that he lost consciousness due to the assault and was later admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Police Denial
The police claimed that the man is making counter-allegations to deflect attention from the case against him.
- Complainant's Name
- Medisetti Venkata Ramana
- Location
- Karapa Police Station, Kakinada district
- Incident Date
- Saturday
- Emergency Helpline
- 112
- Hospital
- Government General Hospital, Kakinada
- Police Officer Involved
- SHO T. Sunitha