Hyderabad: After nearly a gap of six years, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday appeared before a special court for CBI cases here in connection with the quid pro quo investments cases filed against him.
The YSR Congress president has been facing trial wherein he was charge-sheeted in 11 cases as the prime accused in alleged quid pro quo deals.
The court had earlier directed Reddy to appear before it in person on November 14 after his return from European tour. But, he had filed a petition seeking exemption from personal appearance and stated that he would appear through video conference.
The DA case, which dates back over a decade, pertains to alleged quid pro quo investments made by private firms and individual investors in Mr. Reddy’s companies, reportedly in exchange for government favours during the tenure of his father, the late Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy, as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister.
Tight security arrangements were put in place by the Hyderabad Police for Mr. Reddy’s visit. He landed at Begumpet airport before proceeding towards the Court, with traffic restrictions imposed to ensure the smooth movement of his convoy.
