India

BRS Leader K Kavitha Arrested by CBI Inside Tihar Jail in Connection with Liquor Policy Case

K Kavitha, a prominent leader of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has been detained by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Tihar Jail on suspicion of involvement in a money-laundering case linked to the liquor policy in Delhi. This arrest follows recent questioning by the probe agency during her judicial custody.

The daughter of former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao, K Kavitha stands accused of playing a significant role in the “South Group,” which allegedly paid kickbacks amounting to ₹100 crore to the ruling AAP in Delhi. These payments were purportedly made in exchange for favourable treatment in obtaining liquor licenses in the national capital. Kavitha was remanded to 14-day judicial custody last Tuesday.

Initially arrested on March 15 by the Enforcement Directorate from her residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Kavitha has faced intensified scrutiny regarding her involvement in the alleged scheme.

Also read: PM Modi Addresses Public Rally In Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

CBI officials, having secured permission from a special court, recently interrogated Kavitha in Tihar Jail. The inquiry focused on WhatsApp conversations retrieved from the phone of co-accused Buchi Babu, as well as documents related to a land transaction. These communications and documents purportedly indicate a ₹100 crore payment to the AAP as kickbacks to influence the excise policy in favour of a liquor lobby.

During questioning at Tihar Jail, Kavitha addressed concerns raised in a letter to the court, characterizing the ongoing investigation by central agencies as a “media trial.” She expressed distress over the impact on her personal and political reputation, emphasizing the invasion of her privacy due to the widespread dissemination of her mobile phone data across television channels.

Kavya Bhatt

Recent Posts

PM Modi To Mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas In Gujarat With Two-Day Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30–31 to participate in the Rashtriya…

4 hours ago

Ayodhya Gears Up For PM Modi’s Visit To Ram Mandir; Flag-Hoisting Ceremony Set For November 25

Ayodhya is gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Ram Mandir, where…

5 hours ago

Delhi-NCR Sees Dip In Temperature As Early Winter Sets In With Rising Smog Levels

Delhi-NCR has seen a steady temperature drop since late October, marking the onset of early…

5 hours ago

IMW 2025: PM Modi To Outline Key Reforms In India’s Maritime Sector Today

PM Modi will address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum…

5 hours ago

Noida Authority Unveils Comprehensive Street Dog Welfare Plan Following Supreme Court Guidelines

The Noida Authority has prepared a detailed plan to improve street dog welfare and management…

6 hours ago

PIB Fact Check Exposes Fake AI Video Of President Murmu Circulated By Pakistani Accounts

The PIB Fact Check unit exposed a fake video of President Droupadi Murmu shared by…

6 hours ago