Published 18:05 IST, March 22nd 2024

TDP Accuses YSRCP of Involvement in Seizure of 25,000 kg Inactive Dry Yeast Suspected of Narcotics

Ram alleged that K V Rao, the MD of Sandhya Aqua Exports, hails from Eedumudi village in the Santhanuthalapadu Constituency and has familial ties with YRSCP

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Political Row Over CBI Seizure at Visakhapatnam Port:  Following seizure of a container suspected to contain narcotics at Visakhapatnam port, TDP (Telugu Desam Party) on Friday allegedly accused Andhra Presh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, of allowing Visakhapatnam to become a drug hub inste of focusing on its development as state capital.

TDP leer K. Pattabhi Ram alleged that container, seized by CBI, held 25,000 kg of narcotics disguised as inactive dry yeast, purportedly imported from Brazil by a company named Sandhya Aqua Exports Private Limited. He claimed that out of 49 samples tested, substances such as cocaine, methaqualone, and opium morphine were found.

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Ram furr claimed that CBI's FIR stated that various Andhra Presh government officials interfered with raid, causing delays. He questioned motives behind officials' actions and ir attempts to hinder CBI's proceedings.

ditionally, Ram alleged that Kunam Veerabhra Rao, managing director of Sandhya Aqua Exports, hails from Eedumudi village in Santhanuthalapu Constituency and has familial ties to YSRCP (YSR Congress Party). He accused Kunam Purnachandra Rao, one of accused's brors and a senior YSRCP leer in Naguluppalapu mandal, of receiving favours from party, including position of PACS Chairman. Ram also claimed that Kunam Purnachandra Rao has connections with YSRCP MP Vijay Sai Reddy, who allegedly has strong ties in Brazil.

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This critique by TDP raises serious allegations against YSRCP-led government, suggesting collusion between government officials and individuals involved in illegal activities, and implies a failure in governance and law enforcement.

 

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18:05 IST, March 22nd 2024