Vijayawada: The Andhra Pradesh High Court has expressed serious concern over the lack of action taken against former state intelligence chief PSR Anjaneyulu, one of the accused in the harassment case filed by Mumbai-based actress Kadambari Jethwani.
The court questioned the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) why Anjaneyulu was not arrested despite his alleged involvement in the harassment case. It also sought clarification from the officials on whether Anjaneyulu is accessible or has absconded, as no anticipatory bail petition has been filed on his behalf.
Advocate General Dammalapati Srinivas, representing the CID, argued that Anjaneyulu’s arrest would depend on the evidence gathered so far and that the decision solely lies with the investigating officer who to arrest. He urged the court not to consider anticipatory bail pleas of other accused officers to unearth the facts in the case.
The case stems from allegations made by Jethwani, who accused multiple officials and others of conspiring against her. The high court, hearing the matter on Thursday, pressed the CID to submit detailed updates regarding Anjaneyulu’s status.
Other accused in the case are IPS officers, including Kanthi Rana Tata, Vishal Gunni, and former Vijayawada ACP Hanumanthu Rao.
Jethwani is being represented by lawyers Vasireddy Prabhunath and Narra Srinivasa Rao. They argued that the evidence gathered so far pointed to a conspiracy by the accused officers.
The court is expected to rule on the pending bail petitions on January 7, which is why the CID is under pressure to address the court’s concerns and expedite its probe into the high-profile case.
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