In a significant development in the liquor case, the key accused Raj Kasireddy delivered a defense against allegations linking him to an Rs. 11-crore cash seizure. Kesireddy breaks down in Court, denying any connection to the funds, asserting that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) falsely implicated him.
“They claim I handed over the Rs. 11 crores myself, but I demand a forensic examination of the notes for my fingerprints,” he stated before the ACB judge. He further challenged the authorities to verify the issuance dates of the currency notes with the Reserve Bank of India and record their serial numbers to establish the truth.
Kesireddy stated that the SIT fabricated claims, alleging that he transferred the money to Varun in June 2024. He expressed outrage at being labeled a benami for properties acquired 45 years ago, predating his birth, including a farmhouse now under scrutiny.
“How can I be a benami for assets acquired before I was born?” he questioned, highlighting the absurdity of the accusations. He further stated that inherited ancestral properties are being misrepresented as proceeds from the illicit liquor trade to block his bail. The ACB judge issued key directives, ordering the seized Rs. 11 crores to be photographed for evidence.
In the same case, former MLA Chevireddy Bhaskar Reddy voiced his anguish over what he described as a fabricated campaign targeting his reputation. Addressing the judge, he condemned certain media outlets for publishing baseless stories about his personal life and involvement in the liquor trade.
“My father was in the liquor business, but I never engaged in it,” he asserted. Chevireddy, who holds a doctorate and a law degree, emphasized his commitment to education, noting his establishment of a Vedic school to teach children.
He refuted claims of misconduct, such as forcibly entering a jail kitchen, stating, “As an educated individual, would I behave in such a manner?” He firmly denied any involvement in a liquor scam, declaring, “There is no scam, and I have not been involved in any liquor sales.”