• Saturday, 19th September 2026

Vizag Fisherman Chanti’s Suspicious Death Case Transferred to SIT



  • The case has now been handed over to an SIT for a detailed investigation.
  • Gajuwaka Traffic Inspector Hussain has been appointed as the investigating officer.
  • Chanti’s body was discovered near the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour about ten days before the latest report.
  • Police observed a fishing-net rope around his neck along with injuries on his body.
  • The circumstances of the death remain under investigation.
  • Investigators are examining whether the death resulted from murder or suicide.
  • Findings from the CLUES team, forensic examination and post-mortem report are expected to be important to the investigation.
  • Earlier reports said Chanti was found dead near Kotha Jalaripeta beach on September 7, with injuries that had raised suspicion of foul play.
  • Police had previously formed special teams to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

 

  • The SIT investigation is expected to bring together the available forensic and investigative evidence before determining the circumstances of the death.


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