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India Today
23-04-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Andhra Home Minister slams Jagan Reddy's party after senior officer's arrest
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha launched a scathing attack on the Opposition YSRCP, asserting that the TDP-led alliance government was unwavering in its commitment to uphold the law. She said the government would ensure that those who violated the law are brought to justice, regardless of their status or comments came after the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested suspended senior police officer and former intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu from Hyderabad on Tuesday over his alleged role in harassing Mumbai-based actor-model Kadambari Jethwani. advertisementAnjaneyulu is one of three IPS officers—alongside Vishal Gunni and Kanthi Ratan Tata—who were suspended for allegedly 'hastily arresting' and 'harassing' Jethwani during the previous YSRCP regime without proper investigation. While top police officials remained tight-lipped, sections of the media and the ruling TDP stated that Anjaneyulu had been arrested. The TDP, in a post on X, said: 'IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu has been arrested for harassing a woman (Jethwani) under the directions of (former CM and YSRCP chief) Jagan Reddy, mobilising the entire government machinery.'The party accused Anjaneyulu of aligning with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy while serving as the intelligence chief, and added that the harassment of the model was a 'known fact'. According to the TDP, the previous government used all its might to subdue Jethwani and compel her to 'submit', while the current government was 'doing justice' to her. An inquiry into the matter had earlier led to the suspension of the three officials, and the arrest of YSRCP leader Kukkala Vidyasagar. With Anjaneyulu's reported arrest, the TDP reiterated its commitment to Anitha, responding to YSRCP's criticism over the arrest, strongly criticised the Opposition for what she termed as 'hypocrisy and double standards', stating, 'Those who broke the law during the previous regime are now facing the consequences. We're not arresting anyone without evidence. This government works transparently.'She further challenged the YSRCP to engage in self-reflection and examine why officials who served under their administration are currently facing action. Drawing comparisons with the past, she added, 'Even honest officers like Sri Lakshmi were jailed during Jagan's rule. TDP leaders were hounded with fake cases then. Today, not a single official has been arrested due to our pressure—that alone proves our integrity."With inputs from PTITrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Andhra Pradesh
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Andhra Pradesh IPS officer PSR Anjaneyulu arrested for misuse of power
VIJAYAWADA: Senior IPS officer P. Sitarama Anjaneyulu was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials in Hyderabad in connection with the alleged harassment and wrongful arrest of a Mumbai-based actress. He is being brought to Vijayawada for further legal proceedings. Anjaneyulu, who served as the Intelligence Chief during Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure as Chief Minister, is the second accused (A2) in the case. He is facing serious allegations of misusing his official position to orchestrate the illegal arrest of a Mumbai based actress, and parents, reportedly on the instructions of a senior YSRCP leader Kukkala Vidyasagar . The case has gained prominence due to the involvement of multiple senior police officials and its politically sensitive nature. CID investigation revealed that the IPS officer played a key role in deciding what charges to file against the actress, how to arrest her, and who else to implicate. The arrest stems from a 2024 case where Vidyasagar filed a police complaint on February 2 at the Ibrahimpatnam police station, accusing the actress of creating fake documents and selling his property to others. However, the CID found the complaint was part of a larger conspiracy driven by a land dispute. The case was initially registered in Vijayawada in August 2024 after the actress filed a complaint with the new government. She alleged that she and her elderly parents were wrongly jailed, and that a group of senior officers, including Anjaneyulu, acted in collusion with Vidyasagar. The CID has named six individuals as accused: Vidyasagar (A1), P. Sitarama Anjaneyulu (A2), former Vijayawada Commissioner of Police Kanti Rana Tata (A3), former West Zone ACP Hanumanth Rao (A4), former Ibrahimpatnam CI Satyanarayana (A5), and IPS officer Vishal Gunni (A6). Among them, three IPS officers — Anjaneyulu, Kanti Rana, and Vishal Gunni — have already been placed under suspension. According to investigators, Anjaneyulu was the central figure behind the operation, coordinating the arrest, manipulation of charges, and the involvement of other officials. Following the actress's complaint, the Andhra Pradesh government initiated strong disciplinary action against all officials involved.
