In a recent development, Y.S. Bhaskar Reddy, the father of Y.S. Avinash Reddy, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Kadapa in the YSR Congress party, has filed a petition seeking bail in a case related to the murder of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. This comes just a day after the Telangana High Court granted conditional anticipatory bail to Avinash Reddy. Bhaskar Reddy’s bail plea is based on health grounds, as he has been suffering from heart ailments and hypotension.
Father of Kadapa MP Appeals for Bail in Vivekananda Reddy Murder Case Amidst Controversy
The petition was filed before the special court for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases, and Bhaskar Reddy’s legal team emphasized his health condition as a primary reason for seeking bail. The court is set to hear his bail petition on Friday.
Bhaskar Reddy was arrested by the CBI authorities on April 16 from his residence in Pulivendula, Kadapa town, and has been in judicial remand at Chanchalguda jail. On May 26, he experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure and was immediately taken to Osmania General Hospital for examination. Later, he was transferred to the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) for specialized treatment of his heart ailments. Currently, he is undergoing medical care at NIMS.
During the arrest, the CBI presented arguments to the court, stating that Bhaskar Reddy had been attempting to influence key witnesses in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case and was involved in misleading the investigation. The Central agency further alleged that Bhaskar Reddy, along with his son Avinash Reddy, played a significant role in conspiring to commit the murder of Vivekananda Reddy. Additionally, they accused the MP’s father of tampering with evidence after the crime took place.
In response to the Telangana High Court granting anticipatory bail to Avinash Reddy, the CBI is reportedly considering moving the Supreme Court to challenge the order. The high court criticized the CBI for not presenting sufficient evidence to establish Avinash Reddy’s interference in the investigation, involvement in evidence tampering, and threatening of witnesses, apart from the allegation of attempting to destroy the scene of the offense.
The judge presiding over the case stated, “The gravity of accusation against the MP has not yet been clearly brought on record by the CBI so far. No direct evidence is available against him to prove his participation in the larger conspiracy.”
The ongoing legal proceedings and the bail petitions filed by Bhaskar Reddy and Avinash Reddy have sparked controversy and divided opinions. As the case continues to unfold, further developments are expected to shed light on the truth behind the murder of Vivekananda Reddy and the alleged involvement of individuals connected to the incident.
In a significant turn of events, Y.S. Bhaskar Reddy, the father of Y.S. Avinash Reddy, the Member of Parliament (MP) from Kadapa representing the YSR Congress party, has filed a petition seeking bail in a case related to the murder of former Andhra Pradesh minister Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. This development comes just a day after the Telangana High Court granted conditional anticipatory bail to Avinash Reddy. Bhaskar Reddy’s bail plea is primarily based on health grounds, as he has been suffering from heart ailments and hypotension.
According to sources familiar with the matter, the petition was filed before the special court for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases. Bhaskar Reddy’s legal team emphasized his deteriorating health condition as a primary reason for seeking bail. The court is scheduled to hear his bail petition on Friday.
Bhaskar Reddy, who was arrested by the CBI authorities on April 16 from his residence in Pulivendula, Kadapa town, has been in judicial remand at Chanchalguda jail. However, on May 26, he experienced a sudden drop in blood pressure, leading to his hospitalization. Initially examined at Osmania General Hospital, he was later transferred to the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) for specialized treatment of his heart ailments. Currently, he is undergoing medical care at NIMS.
Bhaskar Reddy’s arrest
During Bhaskar Reddy’s arrest, the CBI presented arguments to the court, alleging that he had been attempting to influence key witnesses in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case and had engaged in misleading the investigation. The Central agency further claimed that Bhaskar Reddy, along with his son Avinash Reddy, played a significant role in conspiring to commit the murder of Vivekananda Reddy. Additionally, they accused the MP’s father of tampering with evidence following the crime.
Meanwhile, in response to the Telangana High Court‘s decision to grant anticipatory bail to Avinash Reddy, the CBI is reportedly considering approaching the Supreme Court to challenge the order. The high court raised concerns about the lack of substantial evidence presented by the CBI to establish Avinash Reddy’s interference in the investigation, involvement in evidence tampering, and alleged intimidation of witnesses. However, the court acknowledged the allegation that he had attempted to destroy the scene of the offense.
“The gravity of accusation against the MP has not yet been clearly brought on record by the CBI so far. No direct evidence is available against him to prove his participation in the larger conspiracy,” stated the judge presiding over the case.
The bail petitions filed by Bhaskar Reddy and Avinash Reddy have ignited controversy and evoked diverse opinions. As the legal proceedings unfold, further developments are expected to shed light on the truth behind the murder of Vivekananda Reddy and the alleged involvement of individuals connected to the incident. The case continues to be closely monitored by various stakeholders, and its outcome is eagerly awaited.
