Former BRS MLA Manchireddy Kishan Reddy Served Police Notice in Kidnapping Case
In a significant development, the Ibrahimpatnam police in Hyderabad issued a formal notice under Section 35(3) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to former BRS MLA Manchireddy Kishan Reddy on Sunday. The notice mandates his appearance before authorities to address serious allegations involving the alleged kidnapping of a BRS councillor.
Allegations Stem from High Court Statement
The police action follows a statement given by BRS councillor Akula Yadagiri in the high court, where he accused Kishan Reddy and his son of kidnapping him and coercing him to vote in favor of the BRS. According to the notice, which cites Yadagiri's submitted statement, the accused forcibly took the councillor's phone and his election certificate issued by the returning officer for Ibrahimpatnam Municipality.
The notice alleges that Yadagiri was abducted and wrongfully confined in a room for over three days, during which he faced threats. Police have warned that failure to comply with the notice, which requires Kishan Reddy to provide an explanation within three days of receipt, could lead to his arrest.
Details of the Alleged Kidnapping Incident
Yadagiri's family has claimed that the abduction occurred after the accused learned of his victory in the councillor election. The incident reportedly unfolded in multiple stages:
- Yadagiri was first taken to a resort in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, where he was held against his will.
- He was later moved to a farmhouse in Tukkuguda for further confinement.
- On the day of the election to select the chairman of Ibrahimpatnam Municipality, Yadagiri was allegedly driven to the municipality by Kishan Reddy's son, Prashanth Reddy, under duress to cast his vote.
This case highlights ongoing tensions in local political circles and raises questions about electoral integrity and law enforcement responses. The police are intensifying their investigation as the deadline for Kishan Reddy's response approaches, with potential legal repercussions looming if he fails to cooperate.
