Something Big Happening Today?

The Working President of BRS and former Telangana Minister, KTR, appeared before the ACB for an inquiry on today morning. KTR is named as A1 in the case filed by ACB, which alleges the misappropriation of public funds in connection with the Formula E car racing event. Senior IAS officer Arvind Kumar is named as A2, and the former Chief Engineer of HUDA, B.L.N. Reddy, is A3 in the case.

KTR had previously agreed to attend the ACB inquiry after being served with a notice. He went to the ACB office accompanied by his lawyer. However, the ACB denied entry to his lawyer, leading KTR to withdraw without participating in the inquiry.

KTR challenged the ACB’s refusal to allow his lawyer into the inquiry room by approaching the Telangana High Court. The court ruled on Wednesday that lawyers could not enter the inquiry room, but they could remain outside to supervise the process. The court also advised KTR that if ACB officials caused any problems during the inquiry, he could approach the court again. Following this, KTR appeared for the inquiry on Thursday, with his lawyer, Ramachandra Rao, by his side. ACB formed a three-member team of officers to conduct the inquiry, which will be overseen by ACB Director Tarun Joshi.

In the wake of recent developments, strong speculations are emerging that KTR could be arrested after the inquiry. This has caused significant concern within BRS, and party workers have been on edge. A large number of BRS supporters gathered at KTR’s residence early Thursday morning.

When KTR left for the ACB office, a massive convoy of party supporters followed his car. The speculation of KTR’s possible arrest has created a tense atmosphere in Hyderabad. If KTR returns home after the inquiry, it will be a relief, but if he is arrested, BRS workers are reportedly ready to stage large-scale protests.