Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Former YSRC Minister Remanded in Fatal Accident Case
A former minister named Dr. Seediri Appala Raju was sent to jail for 14 days because he is accused of trying to hide the truth about a car accident that killed a man named Danayya.
The accident happened on July 10 in a place called Kasibugga.
The police say Appala Raju tried to blame someone else instead of his son, who was actually driving the car.
Many people who support the minister gathered outside the police station, but the police had to control the crowd.
The minister's son, Aarav Varma, has already been arrested and is in jail too.
Former YSRC minister Dr. Seediri Appala Raju was remanded to 14 days' judicial custody in connection with a fatal road accident.
The accident occurred on July 10 in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old shepherd named Danayya.
Appala Raju was arrested for allegedly attempting to tamper with evidence and mislead the investigation.
Police allege that Appala Raju tried to implicate another youth instead of his son, Aarav Varma, who was later identified as the rider involved based on CCTV footage.
Tension prevailed outside the police station as hundreds of YSRC supporters gathered, leading to the imposition of prohibitory orders and the detention of several party workers.
- Who
- Former YSRC minister Dr. Seediri Appala Raju and his son Aarav Varma
- What
- Appala Raju was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with a fatal road accident investigation.
- When
- The accident occurred on July 10, and Appala Raju was arrested on July 11.
- Where
- The incident took place in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, and the court proceedings were in Palasa.
- Why
- Appala Raju was accused of attempting to tamper with evidence and mislead the investigation into the fatal accident.
Prosecution's Allegations
Defendant's Position
Evidence Tampering
Prosecution's Allegations
Prosecution alleges Appala Raju attempted to tamper with evidence and mislead the investigation.
Defendant's Position
No specific defense statement provided in the articles.
Involvement of Son
Prosecution's Allegations
Prosecution claims Appala Raju tried to implicate another youth instead of his son, Aarav Varma.
Defendant's Position
No specific defense statement provided in the articles.
- Date of Accident
- July 10
- Location of Accident
- Kasibugga, Srikakulam district
- Victim's Name
- Danayya
- Arrest Date
- July 11
- Custody Duration
- 14 days
- Jail Location
- Ampolu Sub-Jail
- Legal Charges
- BNS Sections 231 and 105