Bihar/Guntur: The Andhra Pradesh police on 23 February 2026 arrested IPS officer Sunil Nayak in Bihar in connection with the alleged custodial torture of Andhra Pradesh Deputy Speaker K. Raghurama Krishna Raju during the previous YSRCP administration.
Background of the Case
Mr. Raju, the current Deputy Speaker of Andhra Pradesh Assembly, was arrested in 2021, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against then Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Following his arrest, he claimed that he was subjected to torture while in police custody.
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Arrest Details
Guntur District Superintendent of Police (SP) Vakul Jindal confirmed that the arrest of IPS officer Sunil Nayak was officially recorded in Bihar. The arrest comes as part of ongoing investigations into alleged misuse of authority and custodial misconduct during the previous state government.
Political Context
After the TDP-led alliance assumed power in Andhra Pradesh in 2024, several cases were registered against officials and leaders from the former YSRCP government, including allegations related to custodial torture, corruption, and abuse of power. The arrest of Sunil Nayak is seen as a continuation of these legal proceedings.
Significance of the Arrest
Officials noted that the arrest underscores the state police’s commitment to holding law enforcement accountable and investigating alleged human rights violations. The case has drawn widespread attention due to the involvement of a senior IPS officer and the political implications in Andhra Pradesh.
