Gali to undergo Lie Detector Test

Former Karnataka Minister and mining baron Gali Janardhan Reddy and other accused arrested in the Obulapuram Mining case might undergo brain-mapping and polygraph tests.

According to CBI Joint Director VV Laxminarayana, the agency might seek court’s permission to conduct brain-mapping and polygraph tests on Gali Janardhan Reddy, if found necessary. However, he said besides the court’s permission Janardhan Reddy and other accused would be required to give their consent for the same.   

Talking to reporters after the Special CBI Court granted seven-day CBI custody to Janardhan Reddy and Obulapuram Mining Corporation managing director BV Srinivas Reddy on Tuesday, Laxminarayana appealed to the media to observe restraint until the probing agency completes its investigation into the case of illegal mining of iron ore.

Stating that the investigation agency would question both the accused in connection with indiscriminate mining, violating all rules and regulations, Laxminarayana appealed to media to observe restraint till completion of grilling. “It will be difficult for us to provide security to witnesses and other accused due to the intervention of media and others,” he said.

Laxminarayana said that the agency would question other people based on the information given by Janardhan Reddy and Srinivas Reddy. He also said that the agency would seek the extension of their, if required.