Overview
- Suman remains in judicial remand in Adilabad after his February 18 arrest along with six other BRS leaders.
- The fresh petition seeks police custody to question Suman over an alleged attack on Labour Minister Dr G Vivek’s convoy in Kyathanpalli.
- Charges cited in the case include rioting, unlawful assembly, and obstructing a station inspector’s duties.
- On Friday the court declined an earlier custody request and signaled reluctance to grant custody once an accused is sent to judicial remand.
- Police refiled the custody plea on Saturday, while BRS cadres accused the state of targeting Suman following the party’s Kyathanpalli municipal win.