SI suspended for not arresting Pocso accused who killed 6 in overnight rampage

Family members alleged police negligence in a Pocso case, leading to a brutal murder. Sub-inspector T Ramesh was suspended, and inspector B Kantha Reddy received a charge memo. The family also suspects the accused’s involvement in the father’s death a year prior. Police stated the father’s death was due to ill health and the accused was counselled. The government sanctioned Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the victim’s sister.