CPI leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy passes away
Hyderabad (PTI): Veteran Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Suravaram Sudhakar Reddy died at a private hospital here on Friday, party sources said. He was 83.
A former MP, Reddy breathed his last on Friday night due to old age related ailments while undergoing treatment at a private hospital here, CPI sources said.
Reddy, who was elected to Lok Sabha twice, had served as general secretary of CPI during 2012-19.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, his cabinet colleagues, BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao and several other leaders condoled the demise of Sudhakar Reddy.
Reddy, who belongs to Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, had played a key role in Left politics at the national level and in a number of people's struggles, the chief minister said in a condolence message.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
