Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Karnataka Police Booked Over Alleged Custodial Death
A 38‑year‑old man named Khaleelullah died after being taken to a police station in Vijayanagara district, Karnataka.
His wife said he was beaten by the station officer and a constable.
Police filed a complaint and booked the two officers under criminal law.
A magistrate looked into the case and a post‑mortem was done.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police is now investigating, checking CCTV and other evidence.
Two police officers booked after 38‑year‑old Khaleelullah died in custody in Vijayanagara district, Karnataka.
An FIR was filed under Sections 103(1) and 118(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the station house officer and a sentry constable.
A magistrate’s inquest and post‑mortem examination have been conducted, with a panel of doctors reviewing the case.
The Deputy Superintendent of Police is leading the investigation, reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence.
The deceased’s wife reported that her husband was assaulted by police before being taken to a hospital where he was declared dead.
- Who
- Khaleelullah, Station House Officer Raghavendra, Sentry Constable Venkatesh, Superintendent of Police S Jahnavi
- What
- Death in police custody leading to booking of two officers under criminal law
- When
- Sunday night, 1 am; reported on 3 August 2024
- Where
- Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India
- Why
- Alleged custodial assault by police officers
- Deceased
- Khaleelullah
- Age
- 38
- Location
- Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India
- Police officers booked
- Station House Officer Raghavendra and Sentry Constable Venkatesh
- Legal sections
- Sections 103(1) and 118(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Investigation led by
- Deputy Superintendent of Police
- Inquest conducted by
- Magistrate
- Post‑mortem performed by
- Panel of doctors