Archive · 29 Sep 2026
BRS Seeks ED Disclosure on Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy Cases
BRS leaders visited the Enforcement Directorate to ask about investigations involving Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy and his family.
They also mentioned Raghava Constructions.
The leaders referred to searches carried out in Hyderabad and Khammam in September 2024.
They also mentioned two luxury watches seized by Chennai Air Customs and an earlier Income Tax search.
BRS said the ED has not publicly explained what happened after its searches.
The leaders want to know whether the cases are still open or have been closed.
They also asked whether several other complaints should be examined for possible money laundering.
Police briefly stopped the group, but it was later allowed to submit its representation.
BRS asked for a written answer within 15 days and said it may contact other authorities if there is no response.
BRS legislators asked the Enforcement Directorate to disclose the status and outcome of cases involving Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, his son Harsha Reddy and Raghava Constructions.
Police initially stopped the delegation from entering the ED office in Hyderabad, but officials later accepted its representation.
The delegation cited ED searches at about 16 premises in Hyderabad and Khammam on September 27, 2024, along with earlier Customs and Income Tax actions.
BRS leaders said the ED has not publicly explained what was found, seized, attached or decided after the searches.
They requested a written response within 15 days and threatened to approach central and legislative authorities if no reply is received.
- Who
- BRS legislators led by MLAs KP Vivekananda and K Sanjay, and officials of the Enforcement Directorate.
- What
- The BRS delegation sought details about searches, investigations and proceedings involving Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Harsha Reddy and Raghava Constructions.
- When
- The delegation visited on a Monday; the reports do not specify the calendar date. The cited ED searches occurred on September 27, 2024, and the requested reply is due within 15 days.
- Where
- The meeting took place at the Enforcement Directorate office in Hyderabad; the cited searches involved premises in Hyderabad and Khammam.
- Why
- BRS said it was seeking transparency, accountability under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and clarification about the status of the cases.
BRS leaders' position
Reported ED position
Disclosure of search results
BRS leaders' position
BRS said the ED should explain what was found, seized or attached and state whether the proceedings remain pending or have been closed.
Reported ED position
The reports do not include an ED response or a public account of the search results.
Additional complaints
BRS leaders' position
BRS asked whether the Narayanpet-Kodangal award, Vattinagulapally FIR and Kotwalguda quarrying complaint should be examined for scheduled offences and proceeds of crime.
Reported ED position
The reports do not say whether the ED has received, examined or acted on those matters.
Investigation timeline
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 regarding the cases is reported.
- Delegation
- BRS legislators led by MLAs KP Vivekananda and K Sanjay
- Subjects of cases
- Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Harsha Reddy and M/s Raghava Constructions
- ED searches
- Searches at about 16 premises in Hyderabad and Khammam on September 27, 2024
- Customs seizure
- Two luxury watches valued at Rs 1.73 crore were seized by Chennai Air Customs on February 5, 2024
- Income Tax action
- The Income Tax Department searched premises linked to Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy on November 9, 2023
- Requested response
- BRS asked for a written reply within 15 days and a public statement on the searches
- Potential escalation
- BRS said it may approach the ED director, the Union Ministry of Finance, the Telangana Legislature and Parliament
