Andhra Pradesh sources have stated that the Chief Security Officer (CSO) in Andhra Pradesh’s Srisailam temple was caught on camera, thrashing a 16 year old Tribal boy. Meanwhile the video shows the CSO, identified as K Nageswara, holding a lathi and hitting the minor on his legs. He then forces the boy to show his hands, and hits him again.
According to sources the incident took place in the afternoon of January 8, and was filmed on a mobile camera. The CSO can also be seen in the footage of a CCTV camera. Meanwhile the official accused the minor of stealing some coins from certain utensils that were used in an 'Abhisekam'.
Furthermore as the video began circulating online and in media channels, Srisailam Temple Executive Office announced that authorities had suspended Nageswara. They also said that the boy did not work at the temple, and was present as a volunteer. Moreover a complaint was also lodged with the Srisailam One Town police after Tribal organization protested against the CSO’s behavior.
