Andhra Pradesh Rocked by Liquor Scam: Director of Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Cement Company Arrested
In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged liquor scam under the previous Andhra Pradesh government, the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested Govindappa Balaji, the full-time director of Bharati Cements. Bharati Cements is owned by former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is also a key figure in the scandal.
The liquor scam, which has dominated headlines in Andhra Pradesh for months, involves allegations of corruption and irregularities in the state’s liquor business during the tenure of the YSR Congress party government. The SIT, formed to probe the matter, has been actively investigating the role of various individuals and companies connected to the scandal.
Govindappa Balaji’s arrest on Tuesday marks a significant step forward in the investigation. As the full-time director of Bharati Cements, a company owned by the former chief minister, Balaji’s involvement is seen as a crucial link in unraveling the larger web of the alleged scam.
The SIT has been meticulously gathering evidence and questioning various suspects to piece together the details of the liquor scam. The arrest of Balaji is expected to provide valuable insights into the role played by Bharati Cements and its connections to the previous government’s handling of the state’s liquor business.
The liquor scam has been a major political issue in Andhra Pradesh, with the opposition parties accusing the YSR Congress government of facilitating a lucrative illegal trade and denying the state its rightful revenues. The arrest of Balaji, a close associate of Jagan Mohan Reddy, is likely to further intensify the political tensions and scrutiny surrounding the former chief minister’s involvement in the scandal.
As the investigation continues, the SIT is expected to delve deeper into the financial transactions, licenses, and decision-making processes that may have facilitated the alleged liquor scam. The arrest of Govindappa Balaji is a significant development that could potentially uncover more damning evidence and lead to further arrests in the ongoing probe.
