Alleged custodial torture of former MP: CID DIG Sunil Kumar Naik arrested

The Andhra Pradesh constabulary arrested the past Crime Investigation Department (CID) DIG M. Sunil Kumar Naik, successful the alleged custodial torture of erstwhile Narsapuram Parliament Member, K. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, who is the contiguous Deputy Speaker of the AP Legislative Assembly.

Mr. Sunil Kumar Naik, a 2005 batch IPS Officer, belonged to Bihar cadre. He is serving arsenic Inspector General of Police (IGP) successful Fire Services Department successful Bihar now.

Based connected the ailment lodged by Nagarampalem constabulary successful Guntur district, police had registered cases against erstwhile Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, and 3 IPS officers, including Sunil Kumar Naik.

“A squad of constabulary arrested Mr. Sunil Kumar Naik, successful Bihar, successful the aboriginal hours connected Monday (February 23). He was being brought to AP,” Guntur territory Superintendent of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal told The Hindu connected Monday. (February 23, 2026)

Mr. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, contiguous Undi MLA, lodged a ailment with Guntur police, who registered a lawsuit connected July 11, 2024, nether Section 307 IPC (Attempt to Murder), Section 326 IPC (Causing grievous wounded utilizing unsafe weapons) and different charges.

“Sunil Kumar Naik was Accused No.7 successful the alleged custodial torture case. He should beryllium examined successful the lawsuit for collecting much evidence,” a constabulary serviceman investigating the lawsuit said.