Case against Jagan Reddy after party supporter dies under convoy vehicle in Andhra

The Andhra Pradesh Police have registered a case against former chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, former MP YV Subba Reddy, former minister Vidadala Rajini and several others in connection with the death of a man who was reportedly hit and run over by a vehicle in Jagan’s convoy during a recent visit to Guntur district.

According to the Guntur district police, the incident occurred on June 18, during a tour programme undertaken by Jagan Mohan Reddy from Tadepalli to Sattenapalli. Police said permission had been granted for only three cars to accompany the former chief minister's convoy. When the convoy reached the Anjaneya Swamy statue near the Etukuru bypass within Nallapadu Police Station limits, information was received that a man had been seriously injured in a road mishap.

The victim, identified as Cheeli Singhaiah, a member of the Scheduled Caste community from the Madiga sub-group, was admitted to hospital with severe bleeding but was declared dead. Following a complaint filed by his wife, Cheeli Lourdhu Mary, police registered a case under section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Officials confirmed that horrifying video footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the man trapped beneath one of the convoy vehicles. Police have initiated a detailed investigation, including the collection and examination of various forms of evidence such as CCTV footage, drone recordings, and witness testimonies. Based on initial findings, the case is expected to be reclassified under sections 105 and 49 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deal with culpable homicide and endangerment to life.

Police said that legal proceedings will be initiated against those who were in the vehicle involved in the incident. Apart from Jagan Mohan Reddy, the list of individuals named includes car driver Ramana Reddy, personal assistant K Nageshwar Reddy, former MP YV Subba Reddy, former MLA Perni Nani (also known as Venkateswara Rao), and former minister Vidadala Rajini.