Former AP CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy Accused in Hit-and-Run Case, Guntur Police Announce.

Former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has been named as an accused in a hit-and-run case, where a man died after being struck by the former CM's vehicle. Six individuals, including Mr. Jagan and his driver, have been named as accused. The case was initially registered under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita but was later reclassified under Sections 105 and 49. Legal proceedings are underway.

Andhra Pradesh has been rocked by a fresh political storm as former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has been named an accused in a hit-and-run case. The incident occurred on June 18 during Mr. Reddy's tour programme, where he was traveling from Tadepalli to Sattenapalli. The police have named six individuals, including Mr. Jagan and his driver, as accused in the case [2].

The incident happened near the Anjaneya Swamy statue on the Etukuru bypass, under Nallapadu Police Station limits near Guntur city. The victim, identified as Cheeli Singaiah, suffered severe bleeding injuries and was later declared dead at the hospital. The case was initially registered under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), but it was later reclassified under Sections 105 and 49 after reviewing CCTV camera and drone footage, as well as eyewitness accounts [2].

The police have stated that the victim came under the wheels of the former CM's vehicle. The case is currently under legal proceedings, and the police have not yet provided further details on the investigation or the timeline for the trial.

This development comes at a time when political tensions in Andhra Pradesh are already high, with ongoing clashes between Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy over a YSRCP supporter's violent rhetoric. The supporter's film-inspired dialogue, referencing animal sacrifice, sparked outrage and criticism from Naidu and senior TDP leaders [1].

The hit-and-run case is likely to add more fuel to the ongoing political feud between the two rivals, potentially impacting the state's political and economic stability. Investors and financial professionals should closely monitor the developments in this case, as they may have implications for the state's governance and economic policies.

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[1] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/rappa-rappa-how-allu-arjuns-pushpa-dialogue-has-sparked-fresh-chandrababu-naidu-vs-jagan-reddy-clash-in-andhra/articleshow/121972941.cms

[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/former-ap-cm-ys-jagan-mohan-reddy-named-accused-in-hit-and-run-case-guntur-police/article69725421.ece