Y S Bhaskar Reddy, father of YSR Congress party MP from Kadapa Y S Avinash Reddy, will have to remain in jail for at least for some more time, as the special court for Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases in Hyderabad on Friday dismissed his petition seeking bail in the Y S Vivekananda Reddy murder case.
The CBI court, which heard the arguments of the central agency and also that of Narreddy Sunitha Reddy, daughter of Viveka, refused to grant bail to Bhaskar Reddy at this crucial stage, as it might create hurdles in the CBI investigation into the murder case.
The CBI counsel argued that there was enough evidence to prove that Bhaskar Reddy had conspired in the murder of Vivekananda Reddy along with his son Avinash Reddy.
The counsel explained in detail how Bhaskar Reddy, using his political clout, could tamper with the evidence and influencing the witnesses.
The CBI has already named Bhaskar Reddy as accused no. 7 (A-7) in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case. On June 3, it also named Avinash Reddy as A-8, stating that he was also a co-conspirator in the case, mainly in destroying the evidence after the murder.
“At a time when the investigation is at a crucial stage, granting bail to Bhaskar Reddy will affect the prosecution,” the CBI counsel argued.
On June 1, Bhaskar Reddy filed a petition in the CBI court, seeking bail on health grounds, as he had been suffering from heart ailments and hypotension.
Bhaskar Reddy, who was arrested by the CBI authorities from his residence at Pulivendula in Kadapa town on April 16, had been lodged in Chanchalguda jail on judicial remand. On May 26, he fell sick due to sudden drop in blood pressure.