Chandrababu Gets Arrested Under ‘Prevention of Corruption’ Act

In a dramatic turn of events, TDP chief Nara Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh, in connection with the AP skill development scam. Chandrababu had earlier made sensational comments, suggesting that he would be arrested within a few days. His arrest unfolded as expected, leading to high tension in the area.

The arrest took place in the early hours of Friday, and Chandrababu was questioned about his alleged involvement in the skill development scam. Chandrababu’s lawyers requested the SIT (Special Investigation Team) officials and CID (Criminal Investigation Department) officials to provide a copy of the FIR (First Information Report) related to the case. However, the police stated that they could not provide a remand report and that Chandrababu’s arrest was based on allegations of his role in the scam.

The lawyers questioned the inclusion of Chandrababu’s name in the FIR, to which the police responded that they would provide the necessary documents after the arrest. They assured that they had followed the DK Basu case guidelines and would furnish documents related to the reasons behind Chandrababu’s arrest within 24 hours.

The arrest attempt was met with intense tension as thousands of TDP workers gathered near the RK function hall in Nandyala, where Chandrababu had been staying. Police officials, including DIG Raghurami Reddy and Nandyala SP Raghura Reddy, were also present at the scene. Despite the ongoing commotion, Chandrababu was ultimately arrested and taken to Vijayawada. The situation remains highly charged, and further developments are anticipated.

Arrest and Charges:

• Chandrababu Naidu was arrested under the 1988 Prevention of Corruption Act.
• He faces charges under various sections, including 120(b), 166, 167, 418, 420, 465, 468, 201, 109, along with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Skill Development Scandal:

• The case is related to a skill development scandal that occurred during Chandrababu Naidu’s regime as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
• The scandal involved an alleged Rs. 241 crore scam carried out by shell companies.

Ongoing Investigations:

• The CID (Criminal Investigation Department) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) have been conducting investigations into the skill development scam.
• Assets worth Rs. 31 crores of the Design Tech company have been attached by the ED in connection with the case.

Previous Arrests:

• Prior to Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest, eight individuals had already been arrested in connection with the skill development scam.

Notices Issued:

• Notices have been issued to Chandrababu Naidu’s Personal Assistant Srinivas, Manoj Parthasani, and Yogesh Gupta in the Skill Development Scam case.

The arrest of Chandrababu Naidu in this case has raised significant political and legal discussions, with the investigation ongoing.