2 weeks Ago By Sandeep Erukala
Vijayawada: Raj Kasireddy, the prime accused in the multi-crore liquor scam, has announced that he will appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning. In an audio message released to the media, Kasireddy stated he would attend the SIT inquiry on Tuesday between 11 a.m.
and 12 p.m. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has deferred hearing his anticipatory bail petition by one week.
Despite earlier summons, Kasireddy had evaded investigation until now. It is noteworthy that former Rajya Sabha MP V. Vijayasai Reddy appeared before the SIT on Friday, April 18.
Officials recorded his statement, questioning him about the formulation and execution of the state’s liquor policy, liquor sales, and the roles of various officials and individuals involved in the alleged scam. After the session, Vijayasai Reddy addressed the media, asserting his full cooperation with investigators. He revealed that he was summoned based on statements made by former Andhra Pradesh State Beverages Corporation Limited (APSBCL) MD D.
Vasudeva Reddy and Satya Prasad, both of whom had previously been questioned by the SIT. Vijayasai also described Raj Kasireddy as the "kingpin" of the liquor scam..
