BRS leader Kavitha sent to judicial custody till April 9 by Delhi court

BRS leader K. Kavitha, who is currently in the custody of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the Delhi Excise policy scam case, was remanded to judicial custody till April 9 by a Delhi court on March 26.

Meanwhile, the court fixed April 1 for hearing on interim bail plea moved by Ms. Kavitha counsel sought an interim bail in the court on grounds of her son’s exams. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) told the court that further custodial interrogation of Ms. Kavitha was not required.

Ms. Kavitha was produced by the ED in the court on the conclusion of her custody remand in the Delhi Excise policy scam case.

The federal probe agency was earlier allowed by Special Judge Kaveri Baweja to interrogate Ms. Kavitha in custody.

The probe agency, stated before Rouse Avenue Court that during her remand period, they recorded her statement, interrogated her, and confronted her with several individuals and digital records. The ED, while seeking Judicial custody of Ms. Kavitha, stated that the arrestee (K Kavitha) is highly influential and there is every likelihood the arrestee will influence the witnesses and tamper with the evidence if released, it may hamper the ongoing investigation.

The agency said it is still further investigating the role of the arrestee in the instant matter and is unearthing the further proceeds of crime and identifying the other person who are involved or connected with the process or activities related to proceeds of crime. Investigation into economic crimes is more complex than the ordinary crimes as economic offenders are resourceful and influential persons having deep roots in the society and commit the said crimes in a carefully planned and meticulous manner, thereby rendering the investigation process a complicated exercise. Therefore, the accused may please be remanded to judicial custody.

The ED has alleged that Ms. Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, was a key member of the ‘South Group’ that has been accused of paying the AAP kickbacks of ₹100 crore in return for a big share of liquor licences in the national capital.

(SOURCE : THE HINDU)