Archive · 29 Sep 2026
ED Questions Accused in Vivekananda Reddy Murder Probe
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating money connected to the killing of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.
It questioned Yerra Gangi Reddy, who is described as the main accused, for a second day.
Another accused, Uma Shankar Reddy, was also questioned.
Investigators are studying whether money was offered to arrange the killing.
The suspected amount mentioned in the investigation is Rs 40 crore.
Officials are also examining alleged payments involving Shaik Dastagiri, who became an approver.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has separately investigated the murder and filed several charge sheets.
Vivekananda Reddy was killed at his home in Pulivendula in March 2019.
The Enforcement Directorate questioned prime accused Yerra Gangi Reddy for a second consecutive day.
Another accused, Uma Shankar Reddy, was also questioned about alleged financial transactions.
The ED is investigating suspected money laundering linked to the murder conspiracy.
The agency is examining an alleged Rs 40 crore contract and transfers involving accused-turned-approver Shaik Dastagiri.
The Central Bureau of Investigation took over the murder case in 2020 and filed charge sheets between 2021 and 2023.
- Who
- The Enforcement Directorate questioned Yerra Gangi Reddy and Uma Shankar Reddy; the case concerns the killing of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.
- What
- The ED is investigating alleged money laundering and financial transactions linked to the murder conspiracy.
- When
- Gangi Reddy was questioned for a second consecutive day; Vivekananda Reddy was killed on March 15, 2019.
- Where
- The questioning took place in Hyderabad, while the murder occurred at Vivekananda Reddy's residence in Pulivendula.
- Why
- The ED is examining suspected payments and financial transactions connected to the alleged murder plot.
- Investigating agency
- Enforcement Directorate
- Questioned accused
- Yerra Gangi Reddy and Uma Shankar Reddy
- Murder victim
- Former Andhra Pradesh minister and former MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy
- Date of murder
- March 15, 2019
- Suspected contract amount
- Rs 40 crore
- Alleged payment under review
- Rs 4 crore transfer and Rs 1 crore advance to Shaik Dastagiri
- CBI investigation
- The CBI took over the case in 2020 and filed charge sheets in 2021, 2022 and 2023