BRS Leader K Kavitha Denied Temporary Release in Delhi Liquor Policy Case
In New Delhi on Monday, a court rejected BRS leader K Kavitha’s request for temporary release in the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja turned down the plea, stating that the current circumstances weren’t appropriate for granting interim bail. Kavitha had appealed for temporary release, citing her 16-year-old son’s exams and his need for his mother’s “moral and emotional support.”
The Enforcement Directorate objected to the presentation, asserting that K Kavitha tampered with evidence and exerted influence over witnesses related to the case. The agency claimed that K Kavitha holds a significant role within the “South Group,” which stands accused of providing the ruling AAP in Delhi with kickbacks totaling ₹ 100 crore in exchange for a considerable portion of liquor licenses in the nation’s capital.
K Kavitha, aged 46, was apprehended from her residence in Banjara Hills on March 15 amidst demonstrations by supporters of BRS. Subsequently, she was remanded to Enforcement Directorate custody for a period of seven days starting the following day. Her interrogation in custody was prolonged by an additional three days. Last Tuesday, she was transferred to judicial custody for a duration of 14 days.
