Hyderabad: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) has demanded that the alleged encounter killing of Sheikh Riaz in Nizamabad be investigated by a sitting judge of the Telangana High Court.

The forum raised doubts on the police’s account, questioning if it was a “fake encounter” and remarked that the incident is a reflection of rising violent tendencies within the state police.

Riaz, accused in theft and chain-snatching cases, allegedly attacked constable Pramod with a knife while being taken into custody on October 17, leading to the constable’s death.

Although the police claimed that Riaz was later killed in an encounter after he resisted arrest, the forum questioned the credibility of this version, citing “inconsistencies” in police statements.

The statement pointed out that Nizamabad Police

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