# Gade Sai Krishna custodial death investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gade-sai-krishna-custodial-death-investigation > Updated: 2026-09-24T08:34:30.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Andhra Pradesh concluded that 25-year-old Gade Sai Krishna died from injuries sustained during police beatings at the Krishnalanka police station in Vijayawada. The SIT report alleges that several officers assaulted Krishna and subsequently engaged in a cover-up by cremating his body at a crematorium and attempting to destroy evidence, including CCTV footage. Following these findings, the Supreme Court of India has indicated it may order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death if the Andhra Pradesh High Court does not do so. The Supreme Court has issued notices to high-ranking police officials for responses and requested the impleadment of the CBI due to the seriousness of the case. The situation has also prompted political commentary, with former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy characterizing the court’s potential intervention as a setback for the current government. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Supreme Court may order CBI probe into Sai Krishna custodial death The Supreme Court of India may order a CBI investigation into the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna if the Andhra Pradesh High Court fails to direct one. Police officials must now submit responses. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/supreme-court-may-order-cbi-probe-into-sai-krishna-custodial-death ### 2026-09-18: Vijayawada police accused of custodial death and body disposal An Andhra Pradesh SIT report concludes that Gade Sai Krishna died from police torture in Vijayawada, alleging officers subsequently cremated the body to conceal the crime. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vijayawada-police-accused-of-custodial-death-and-body-disposal --- Cite as: Gade Sai Krishna custodial death investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/gade-sai-krishna-custodial-death-investigation