The Special Investigation Team has taken an important step in the ongoing probe into the AP liquor scam case. The team has filed a second chargesheet running over 124 pages in court, presenting strong evidence about the role of three prominent individuals.
The report names Chief Minister’s Secretary Dhanunjay Reddy, OSD Krishnamohan Reddy and Bharati Cements Director Balaji Govindappa. It states that changes in the liquor policy were made only on the orders of ‘Bigg Boss’ and that special syndicate meetings were held for this purpose.
According to the findings, the formulation, implementation and commission distribution processes were directly overseen by Dhanunjay Reddy and Krishnamohan Reddy from the previous CMO. Balaji Govindappa is said to have played a key role in collecting and hiding liquor bribes and converting black money into white.
The second chargesheet includes digital evidence such as call data records, Google Takeout files and laptop data belonging to the three accused. Investigators believe this evidence will be crucial in proving the case.
In the earlier primary chargesheet, seven people and nine organisations were charged. Now, three more individuals have been named, bringing the total to ten people and nine organisations. The term ‘Big Boss’ appears repeatedly in this chargesheet, just as in the first one.
The investigation clearly points to Jagan Mohan Reddy as the operation revolves around the then CMO. However, the SIT has not yet named him as an accused. It remains to be seen when the SIT will officially identify him as the ‘Big Boss’. Once that happens, his arrest in the case may only be a matter of time.
