In a significant turn of events in the ongoing liquor scam case, the Supreme Court has asked the Andhra Pradesh High Court to reconsider YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy’s anticipatory bail application on the basis of the current situation. This follows major developments in the status of the case, especially with Mithun Reddy now officially being named as an accused.
Earlier, the Andhra Pradesh High Court had rejected his bail application, citing the fact that he was not an accused at the time and the state had assured there were no plans to arrest him in immediate future. With the latest turn of events, the Supreme Court now has stayed the earlier order and requested a rehearing on the merits of the case.
Importantly, the Supreme Court also revoked the interim protection from arrest it had previously accorded to Mithun Reddy. In spite of that, the Andhra Pradesh government assured the top court that he would not be arrested until the High Court passes its verdict on the bail application.
The Supreme Court has instructed the High Court to complete the bail hearing within four weeks. Until then, Mithun Reddy is unlikely to face arrest, giving him temporary relief.
The CID has accused Mithun Reddy of playing a pivotal role in the liquor scam, alleging his direct involvement in a money laundering network. Sources claim that he regularly visited the Tadepalli residence every Saturday to report financial collections. Investigators also suspect that black money was routed through his family-owned businesses and other associated firms to convert it into white money. He has already been questioned once by the CID as part of the ongoing investigation.
This case continues to draw attention as enforcement agencies tighten their grip on those allegedly involved in the multi-crore liquor scam.
