TDP demands security for Jagan's aide

Telugu Desam Party leader Payyavula Kesav on Wednesday demanded that the Central Bureau of Investigation provide sufficient security to Jagati Publications vice-chairman Vijai Sai Reddy as he was a key witness in Jagan Mohan Reddy’s disproportionate assets case.

Talking to media persons, Kesav suspected that Vijai Sai Reddy might have written the letter to the CBI seeking protection at the instance of Jagan Mohan Reddy only. However, he said Vijai Sai Reddy must be provided sufficient protection as his disclosures would help the CBI crack the Jagan’s assets case and also the Emaar Properties case.

Kesav denied reports which quoted him as saying that he was facing a threat to his life from Jagan Mohan Reddy. He also condemned dragging of his name into a controversy by linking him with CBI Joint Director VV Laxminarayana by former minister Y S Vivekananda Reddy earlier this month.

Meanwhile, taking cognizance of Vijai Sai’s letter, the CBI has stepped up his security.