Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Liquor Scam Probe: SIT Denies Head Constable's Intimidation Claims
An investigation team looking into a liquor scam is denying accusations from a police officer who used to guard a former politician.
The officer says the team pressured him to make false statements.
The team says the officer is lying and is trying to mess up their investigation.
The team is questioning people and has arrested suspects, including someone who allegedly gave money to the former politician during elections.
SIT denied allegations by head constable regarding intimidation.
Head constable claimed SIT forced him to implicate former MLA.
SIT stated the inquiry involved questioning witnesses and arresting accused.
SIT alleged head constable didn't cooperate and threatened officials.
SIT claimed the head constable conspired to derail the liquor scam inquiry.
- Who
- The state CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) and Head Constable Madhan Reddy.
- What
- The SIT refuted allegations of intimidation and coercion.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Vijayawada
- Why
- The head constable alleged he was forced to implicate former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy in the liquor scam.
Head Constable's Claims
SIT's Response
Intimidation
Head Constable's Claims
SIT officials intimidated the head constable.
SIT's Response
SIT officials did not intimidate the head constable.
- Accusation
- Intimidation and coercion by SIT
- Accuser
- Head Constable Madhan Reddy
- Investigating Body
- State CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Subject
- AP liquor scam
- Former MLA
- Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy
