The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested K Kavitha, a leader of the BRS group, due to her involvement in a corruption case related to the cancelled Delhi excise policy. Kavitha, who is the daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, was already in custody at Delhi’s Tihar jail for a money laundering case linked to the same policy.
CBI officials recently interrogated Kavitha in prison after receiving permission from a special court. They questioned her about WhatsApp conversations found on a co-accused’s phone and documents concerning a land deal, which indicated bribes paid to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to influence the excise policy.
CBI Arrests K Kavitha in Delhi Liquor Policy Case
On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested K Kavitha, a member of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) who is currently in jail, in connection with the cancelled Delhi liquor policy case. Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, is held in Tihar Jail until April 23.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) previously arrested her on March 15 at her home in Hyderabad on money laundering charges related to the same case. The CBI sought permission from Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court to arrest her, which was granted on Wednesday. Subsequently, she was arrested on Thursday. The CBI plans to request her custody from the court on Friday.
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Delhi Court Extends Judicial Custody for Kavitha
A Delhi court has decided to extend Kavitha’s judicial custody in a money laundering case for another 14 days, following a hearing held on Tuesday. This decision comes after the court had previously denied her request for interim bail on Monday.
The court’s refusal was based on the observation that the evidence presented thus far suggests Kavitha’s active involvement in the alleged offense, as well as her deliberate actions aimed at destroying evidence related to the case.
In the court’s order, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja emphasized that the materials presented during the arguments strongly indicate Kavitha’s direct participation in the commission of the alleged offenses.
Furthermore, the evidence points towards her deliberate efforts to destroy crucial evidence and even attempts to influence witnesses associated with the case. This ruling underscores the seriousness of the allegations against Kavitha and the need to ensure that justice is served impartially.
The primary accusation against Kavitha centers around her purported involvement with the “South Group,” which is alleged to have paid kickbacks amounting to ₹100 crore to leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
These payments were allegedly made in exchange for preferential treatment in securing retail zones under the excise policy for the fiscal year 2021-22. The court’s decision to extend Kavitha’s judicial custody underscores the gravity of these allegations and the importance of a thorough investigation into her role in the matter.
Kavitha, aged 46, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) from her residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on March 15. This arrest marked a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the alleged money laundering scheme involving the South Group and its purported connections to political figures.
The decision to extend Kavitha’s custody reflects the court’s commitment to ensuring that all individuals implicated in such cases are held accountable for their actions, and that justice is served in accordance with the law.
CBI Arrests K Kavitha in Delhi Liquor Policy Case FAQs
Q.1. Why was K Kavitha arrested by the CBI?
Ans. K Kavitha, a BRS leader, was arrested due to her alleged involvement in a corruption case related to the cancelled Delhi excise policy.
Q.2. What is K Kavitha’s connection to the Delhi excise policy case?
Ans. K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, is suspected of being involved in bribes paid to the AAP to influence the excise policy.
Q.3. When was K Kavitha arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)?
Ans. K Kavitha was arrested by the ED on March 15 at her residence in Hyderabad on money laundering charges related to the same case.
Q.4. Why did the Delhi court extend Kavitha’s judicial custody?
Ans. The court extended Kavitha’s custody based on evidence suggesting her active involvement in the alleged offenses and attempts to destroy evidence.
Q.5. What is the primary accusation against K Kavitha?
Ans. K Kavitha is accused of involvement with the “South Group,” which allegedly paid kickbacks to AAP leaders for favorable treatment in securing retail zones under the excise policy.
