YSRCP condemns arrest of Appalaraju in road accident case
Former YSRCP minister Seediri Appala Raju has been arrested in connection with a fatal road accident involving his son. The party has condemned the arrest, alleging political harassment by the state government.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and allegations of misuse of police power between the ruling party and the opposition in Andhra Pradesh.
Former Minister and YSRCP senior leader Dharmana Prasada Rao on Thursday strongly condemned the arrest of former minister Seediri Appala Raju in the road accident case in which his son Seediri Arav Varma was already arrested a week ago.
Speaking to the media, he said that the State government was also harassing Mr. Appala Raju even though he had cooperated with the police.
The police department on Wednesday evening arrested Mr. Appala Raju and named him as Accused No.3 in the FIR related to the road accident case which led to the death of one shepherd Danayya on July 10 at old National Highway near Kasibugga in Srikakulam district.
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