VIJAYAWADA: Asserting that Telugu Desam leaders are indulging in cheap politics over drug bust in Gujarat, YSR Congress MLA Dr. Gopireddy Srinivasa Reddy said Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) is already investigating the case.
“The opposition party is making baseless allegations against the government and causing needless panic among people,” he charged.
Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, the MLA said that there is no link between the huge consignment of heroin in Gujarat and Vijayawada. DRI, the apex body for anti-smuggling, intelligence and operations, has clearly stated that investigations are going on. “TD leaders are making misleading statements. They have no right to speak about such issues,” he remarked.
Dr. Srinivas Reddy said Aashi Trading Company’s address is in Vijayawada. But the company undertakes no activities in Andhra Pradesh. It operates from Chennai, where the company shifted operations eight years ago. DRI officials have already confirmed this.
The MLA said there is no evidence that heroin came to Vijayawada. Despite this, opposition and a section of media are desperately trying to mislead the public with false allegations against the government.
The YSRC legislator said Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy is striving for good future of students and youth in the state. He will not allow drugs into Andhra Pradesh. He has also constituted the Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) to take serious action against any anti-social activities.
Dr. Srinivas Reddy stated that the government will take responsibility if opposition proves its claims with evidence. He went on to ask state police to take action against those trying to defame the state government and create panic among public through false propaganda.
