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Karnataka police body takes suo motu case over Hosapete custody death
Karnataka's State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) has registered a suo motu case over the custodial death of Khaleelulla, 38, at a police station in Hagaribommanahalli, Vijayanagara district. Khaleelulla, a resident of Mehaboob…
The Story in Brief
Karnataka's State Police Complaints Authority (SPCA) has registered a suo motu case over the custodial death of Khaleelulla, 38, at a police station in Hagaribommanahalli, Vijayanagara district. Khaleelulla, a resident of Mehaboob Nagar in Hosapete, was taken to the station following a domestic violence complaint and reportedly died there. The SPCA has issued a notice to the Vijayanagara Superintendent of Police, demanding a detailed report on the incident. SPCA member Mohan Kumar Danappa said investigation will proceed as per rules once the report is received.
The Indian Opinion
Custodial death cases often trigger two lazy narratives: either the police are immediately branded murderers, or the force closes ranks and calls it a routine inquiry. Both sides get ahead of facts. In Hosapete, the SPCA's suo motu move is a test of institutional will. A quick, transparent report and CCTV footage, if any, will settle whether this was a death from medical distress or police brutality. Let the report speak before the slogans do.
Source: deccanherald.com
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