AP Skill Development Corporation scam: CID interrogates Chandrababu Naidu for second day in prison
In a significant development, a team of Andhra Pradesh Police CID officials has been interrogating N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), for the second day in connection with the Skill Development Corporation scam case. This interrogation is taking place at the Rajamahendravaram central prison.
The ACB Court had granted the CID a two-day custody of N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday for further questioning related to the case. The questioning period is allowed from 9:30 AM to 5 PM on both days, September 23 and 24.
M. R. Ravi Kiran, the DIG (Prisons), confirmed that Naidu has been handed over to the CID officials as per the court’s instructions. The two-day police custody and the extension of judicial remand granted by the court are set to expire today, marking a significant development in this case.
A team of Andhra Pradesh Police CID officials has been conducting a second day of interrogation with N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), in connection with the Skill Development Corporation scam case. This interrogation is taking place at the Rajamahendravaram central prison.
The ACB Court had granted the CID a two-day custody of the 73-year-old TDP chief on Friday for further questioning related to the case. The specified questioning hours for both days, September 23 and 24, are from 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
M. R. Ravi Kiran, the DIG (Prisons), confirmed that Naidu has been handed over to the CID officials as mandated by the court. The two-day police custody and the extension of judicial remand granted by the court are set to expire today. This case represents a significant legal development in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
In a significant legal development, N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), is undergoing a second day of interrogation by a team of Andhra Pradesh Police CID officials at the Rajamahendravaram central prison. This intensive questioning is related to the Skill Development Corporation scam case.
The ACB Court had granted the CID a two-day custody of the 73-year-old TDP chief on Friday, allowing for further probing into the case. The designated hours for questioning, on both September 23 and 24, are set between 9:30 AM and 5 PM.
M. R. Ravi Kiran, the DIG (Prisons), has confirmed the transfer of Naidu to the custody of CID officials as mandated by the court. The two-day police custody, along with the extension of judicial remand, is scheduled to conclude today.
The court has thoughtfully made provisions to ensure a fair and manageable interrogation process. Three Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) from the Economic Offences Wing of the CID, along with six junior police officers, one professional videographer, and two official mediators, have been permitted to participate in the questioning. Additionally, Naidu is entitled to have a team of lawyers present at reasonable intervals to safeguard his rights and interests during the interrogation.
Furthermore, the court has considered the location of the interrogation, permitting it to be conducted within the jail premises. This decision takes into account factors such as time constraints, Naidu’s health, and his age, thus sparing him the arduous journey of nearly 200 km from the Rajamahendravaram central prison to the CID office in Mangalagiri.
Indeed, the ongoing case involving N. Chandrababu Naidu represents a notable legal development within the state of Andhra Pradesh. It underscores the gravity of the allegations and the complexity of the legal proceedings that have ensued.
Naidu’s arrest on September 9 was related to accusations of misappropriating funds from the Skill Development Corporation, allegedly resulting in a significant loss of over Rs 300 crore to the state exchequer. The case has garnered considerable attention due to the prominence of Naidu in Andhra Pradesh politics and the financial implications associated with the alleged wrongdoing.
The legal process surrounding this case, including the recent interrogation and the court’s decisions regarding custody and legal representation, reflects the thorough and rigorous approach taken to investigate and address such allegations of financial impropriety. It remains a significant and evolving legal matter in the state.
