Synopsis: The Andhra Pradesh High Court condemned the illegal arrest of YSRCP activist K Savindra Reddy, ordering his immediate release. CCTV evidence exposed police discrepancies in the arrest timeline. The court criticised plainclothes arrests and the lack of an FIR, demanding a detailed investigation report by Friday. The case highlights alleged politically motivated arrests targeting YSRCP supporters.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Wednesday, 24 September, condemned the illegal arrest of YSRCP social media activist K Savindra Reddy and ordered his immediate release.
During the hearing, the Tadepalli police came under scrutiny for misleading the High Court. In their remand report, the police stated that Reddy was arrested at 7 pm on Monday However, his lawyer submitted CCTV footage