YS Viveka's murder case: High Court reserves its verdict on the petition seeking CBI probe

The High Court of Andhra Pradesh on Monday reserved its verdict on the petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the murder of senior politician YS Vivekananda Reddy. The court had heard the petition filed by Vivekananda Reddy's daughter Sunitha, and his wife, Sowbhagyamma, which emphasises the need for CBI inquiry.

The petitioner's counsel brought o the notice of the court about the chief minister Jagan's petition of seeking CBI inquiry into it when he was the leader of the opposition.

However, the state's counsel had asserted to the court that the SIT probe was in its final stage and would be concluded soon, and there would be no need for a CBI investigation. After hearing both sides, the court reserved its order.

Vivekananda Reddy, a former MP, was murdered on March 15, 2019, at his home in Pulivendula. The incident had triggered a massive uproar in the state which was witnessing intense political battles before the elections. Initially, it was believed that the politician had suffered a cardiac arrest and succumbed, but after the preliminary probe, the police confirmed that the two-time MP was murdered.