Jailed father gets one-day release in Anakapalli for son’s last rites

P. Raju, held successful Visakhapatnam Central Jail nether the Prevention of Illicit Traffic successful Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, was released for the time connected Wednesday (June 3, 2026), connected the orders of Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha, to be his son’s funeral. The determination drew appreciation from his household and residents of Jampena colony successful V. Madugula mandal.

Mr. Raju, a nonmigratory of Jampena colony and besides known arsenic Mahalakshmi Naidu, was detained connected January 12 connected the directions of the territory constabulary successful transportation with a ganja trafficking case.

On May 31, Mr. Raju’s elder son, P. Sai Kiran, 17, died successful a roadworthy accident. His younger son, Jitendra, had died of unwellness 3 years ago. Both sons were present dormant and Mr. Raju was successful jail, leaving his wife, Lakshmi, devastated.

To assistance the begetter be his son’s past rites, household members and colony elders approached V. Madugula Sub-Inspector Narayana Rao and K. Kotapadu Circle Inspector Krishna. The officers instantly brought the substance to the attraction of Mr. Tuhin Sinha.

The SP submitted a study to the State authorities seeking peculiar consideration, and the Revenue and Excise Department issued an exigency Government Order (G.O.) connected Tuesday (June 2, 2026), permitting his impermanent merchandise from situation for a day.

Mr. Raju was brought to Jampena colony nether constabulary escort connected Wednesday (June 3, 2026). He took portion successful the ceremonial and performed his son’s last rites earlier being taken backmost into custody.

Family members, including Lakshmi, and residents of Jampena colony thanked Mr. Tuhin Sinha.