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BRS Seeks ED Details on Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy Cases
BRS leaders asked the Enforcement Directorate for information about investigations involving Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and his family.
They said the agency searched several places in September 2024.
They also referred to a luxury-watch seizure and an earlier Income Tax search.
The leaders said the ED has not publicly explained what happened after the searches.
They want to know whether the cases are still being investigated or have been closed.
They also asked whether other complaints should be examined for possible money laundering.
Police briefly stopped the group from entering the ED office, but later let them in.
The leaders said they may contact other authorities if the ED does not respond within 15 days.
BRS legislators met Enforcement Directorate officials in Hyderabad seeking updates on cases involving Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, his son Harsha Reddy and Raghava Constructions.
Police initially stopped the delegation from entering the ED office, but later allowed the legislators inside.
The delegation cited ED searches in Hyderabad and Khammam on September 27, 2024, as well as earlier Income Tax and Customs-related actions.
BRS leaders said the ED has not publicly disclosed what was found, seized, attached or decided after the searches.
They requested a written response within 15 days and said they would pursue the matter with Union and state authorities if no reply is received.
- Who
- BRS MLAs and MLCs, led by KP Vivekananda and K Sanjay, met Enforcement Directorate officials regarding Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, his son Harsha Reddy and Raghava Constructions.
- What
- The delegation sought the status, outcome and legal details of ED searches, investigations and proceedings connected to the minister and related matters.
- Where
- The delegation went to the Enforcement Directorate office in Hyderabad and cited searches in Hyderabad and Khammam.
- When
- The meeting date is not specified; the delegation referred to ED searches on September 27, 2024, and requested a response within 15 days.
- Why
- BRS leaders said they were seeking transparency, accountability under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and equal application of the law.
BRS leaders' position
Reported ED position
Public disclosure
BRS leaders' position
BRS leaders said the ED should disclose what was found, seized or attached during the searches and explain the current status of the proceedings.
Reported ED position
The article does not report a response from the ED or any public statement about the search results.
Scope of investigation
BRS leaders' position
BRS asked whether the ED had acted on information concerning the Narayanpet-Kodangal award, the Vattinagulapally FIR and the Kotwalguda quarrying complaint, and whether these matters involve money laundering.
Reported ED position
The article does not state whether the ED has received, examined or acted on those matters.
Timeline and outcome
BRS leaders' position
BRS requested an expected timeline for a prosecution complaint if the investigation is pending, or reasons for closure if it has ended.
Reported ED position
No ED timeline or explanation for the status of the cases is provided in the article.
Key facts
- Delegation
- BRS legislators led by MLAs KP Vivekananda and K Sanjay
- Main subject
- Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, his son Harsha Reddy and Raghava Constructions
- ED searches
- BRS cited searches at about 16 premises in Hyderabad and Khammam on September 27, 2024
- Luxury-watch seizure
- Chennai Air Customs seized two watches valued at Rs 1.73 crore on February 5, 2024, according to the delegation
- Other cited action
- The Income Tax Department searched premises linked to Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on November 9, 2023
- Requested deadline
- BRS asked for a written reply within 15 days
- Further action
- The leaders said they may approach the Union Ministry of Finance, the Telangana Legislature and Parliament if no response is received
Sources
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