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Deccan Herald
17-05-2025
- Deccan Herald
Arrest of two former bureaucrats: YSRCP leaders accuse CM Naidu of indulging in political vendetta
Dhanunjaya Reddy and Krishna Mohan Reddy were arrested on Friday evening, following prolonged questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed to probe the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam.
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SIT arrests former Andhra govt officials in ₹3,200-crore liquor case
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Andhra Pradesh police probing the ₹3,200 crore liquor scam that allegedly took place during the previous YSR Congress party government on Friday arrested retired IAS officer K Dhanunjaya Reddy and another retired official P Krishna Mohan Reddy, both accused in the case, people familiar with the matter said. The arrest of the two accused took place within hours of the Supreme Court dismissing their petitions seeking anticipatory bail in the alleged liquor scam. While Dhanunjaya Reddy was secretary in the chief minister's office (CMO), Krishna Mohan Reddy was the officer on special duty (OSD) to former chief minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. According to a senior police official, the SIT authorities formally declared the arrest of the two accused in the evening, after questioning them for nearly nine hours for the second successive day. 'They will be produced before the special court for the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases in Vijayawada late in the night or on Saturday morning,' the official said. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court denied anticipatory bail to Dhanunjaya Reddy and Krishna Mohan Reddy in the alleged liquor scam. A division bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan dismissed the petitions of the two accused seeking anticipatory bail, stating that the investigation into the alleged liquor scam is at a crucial juncture and granting anticipatory bail might prejudice the case. The bench also dismissed the anticipatory bail petition of another accused Govindappa Balaji, full-time director of Bharati Cements owned by Jagan Mohan Reddy, as he was already arrested by the Andhra police and is presently in judicial remand. 'He can file a separate application in the lower court for regular bail, which would be considered on its merits,' the bench said. Senior advocates Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Vikas Singh and Siddharth Dave who appeared for Krishna Mohan Reddy, Dhanunjay Reddy and Balaji respectively, alleged political bias against the accused persons by the present state government. Senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, Siddharth Luthra, and Siddharth Agarwal appeared for the State of Andhra Pradesh. They vehemently opposed the grant of anticipatory bail as it would prejudice their investigation at this crucial stage. On March 6, the SIT submitted a memo in the special court for Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases in Vijayawada, naming Dhanunjay Reddy, Krishna Mohan Reddy and Govindappa as accused in the first information report registered with Crime Investigation Department (CID) on September 23, 2024, taking the overall accused in the case to 33. While Dhanunjaya Reddy was listed as A-31, Krishna Mohan Reddy as A-32, and Govindappa Balaji as A-33. The accused were booked under Section 409 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating) and 120 (B) (criminal conspiracy) of Indian Penal Code. The SIT told the court that these individuals played key roles on behalf of the then government leadership in planning a policy conducive to collecting bribes and in managing the bribe collection network. For the last two days, the SIT authorities grilled both Dhanunjaya Reddy and Krishnamohan Reddy and asked them about the massive inflow of funds into the personal accounts and businesses of their family members, close associates, and benamis during 2019–24. The SIT also showed them suspicious transactions linked to accounts of their relatives and associated companies, to which they reportedly denied any connection. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is probing the alleged money-laundering in the liquor scam, sought custody of Raj Kesireddy, the prime accused in the case, who is presently in judicial remand. The ED, which filed a petition in the special court for Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) cases in Vijayawada on Thursday, submitted relevant records to the court on Friday seeking custody of the prime accused to question on the issue of money laundering. The ED has identified that nearly ₹3,200 crore in bribes collected from major liquor supply companies and distilleries were routed through shell and fictitious companies across multiple layers to ultimately reach the end beneficiaries. Investigators are now preparing to unearth the origins of these funds.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Dhananjay Reddy, Krishna Mohan Reddy appear before SIT in liquor scam case
Vijayawada: In the multi-crore liquor scam that allegedly took place during the previous YSRCP regime , two key accused — former CMO secretary Dhananjay Reddy and Jagan Mohan Reddy's Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Krishna Mohan Reddy — appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning on duo, named as accused No. 31 and accused No. 32 in the case, were interrogated at the SIT office in Vijayawada. Their appearance came after the Supreme Court ordered a temporary halt on any action against them in the case until May 16. The two were summoned for to sources, the SIT is probing their alleged roles in facilitating irregularities and favouritism in liquor distribution and supply chains during the YSRCP's tenure, leading to massive financial misappropriations estimated to be over Rs 3,500 SIT recently expanded the list of accused, adding prominent names from the previous govt. Apart from Dhananjay and Krishna Mohan Reddy, Bharathi Cements' director Govindappa Balaji was also named as Accused No. 33 and arrested on Tuesday. Balaji was produced before a Vijayawada court on Tuesday following his arrest by SIT scam, believed to have involved manipulation of liquor licenses, kickbacks, and ghost firms, has triggered political uproar in the state.
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Empowering Young Minds: Gadwal MLA Launches Vishwam Summer Camp with Focus on Robotics & AI
Gadwal: Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy emphasized the importance of utilizing summer camps as a valuable opportunity for students to gain both knowledge and entertainment during their vacation. Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Vishwam Summer Camp' held in Gadwal under the aegis of Hyderabad Learn Orama, the MLA stated that such camps provide a platform for students, who are usually confined to textbook-based learning, to explore a wide range of extracurricular and skill-based activities. The inauguration ceremony took place on Wednesday, where MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy officially launched the summer camp. In his address, he said that these camps help bring out the hidden talents of students by engaging them in various innovative and interactive programs, enriching their learning beyond the classroom. Patti Sridhar, Correspondent of the school organizing the camp, expressed pride in hosting such an event for the first time in Gadwal district. He noted that prestigious programs such as Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology are being introduced to local students through this initiative. The primary aim, he said, is to shape students into future-ready individuals with strong skills in the field of computer science and emerging technologies. Adding a festive touch to the occasion, MLA Krishna Mohan Reddy participated in a traditional horse ride, symbolizing celebration and encouragement for the students. Several prominent figures participated in the event, including Private Schools Association President Babu Naidu, Beechupalli Pradeep, former MPP Vijay, former Vice MPP Sudarshan Reddy, Principals Ratnam and Riyaz, among others. Their presence reflected the community's collective support for innovative educational initiatives aimed at empowering the youth of the district. This summer camp marks a significant step towards bringing modern education and skill development opportunities to rural students in Gadwal, opening doors to a brighter and more technologically empowered future.
