Fact-Finding Panel Seeks CBI Probe Into Nizamabad Encounter Death of Shaik Riyaz
The panel’s report alleges a custodial killing with a cover‑up tied to extortion plus counterfeit currency, prompting scrutiny by the state human rights commission.
Overview
- An independent committee released its report on October 31 urging a CBI investigation into Riyaz’s killing, the murder of Constable Pramod Kumar, the role of a man identified as Asif, and alleged rackets.
- Police maintain Riyaz, 24, was shot at Nizamabad Government General Hospital on October 20 after he allegedly tried to snatch a weapon while in custody.
- The panel alleges custodial torture, forced confessions, and “horrific sexual torture” of Riyaz’s mother, wife, and two minor children, asserting the encounter was staged.
- The report cites a suspected extortion–counterfeit currency nexus, including claims that Rs 3 lakh in fake notes linked to a seized scooter tied to Asif was laundered, and says Riyaz worked as a recovery agent for finance firms.
- The Telangana State Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance, sought a detailed report from the DGP, and directed police to refrain from coercive action against the family pending its review.