Minor boy chained inside police station over allegations of theft

Vetapalam, April 21 (ANI): In an appalling incident of police apathy, a minor boy was reportedly detained in Andhra Pradesh for the last five days over the allegations of theft. Reportedly, the minor boy who is a rag picker and the sole bread earner of the family has been kept chained inside the police station.

According to reports, the boy has been accused of stealing gold jewellery. He had been detained at Vetapalem police station in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh.

An inquiry has been set up and the local SI was suspended.