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YSRCP MLA Seediri Appalaraju Detained Over Alleged Shielding of Son in Fatal Road Accident
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 07:03 AM
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YSRCP MLA Seediri Appalaraju has been detained by authorities after allegations that he protected his son, who was involved in a fatal road crash that claimed multiple lives.
Seediri Appalaraju, a member of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), was taken into custody on Thursday by the police following accusations that he shielded his son from legal repercussions after a fatal road accident.
The incident, which took place on a busy highway, resulted in the deaths of several passengers. Investigations have revealed that the son of Appalaraju was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Police officials say that Appalaraju allegedly intervened to prevent the son from being charged, leading to the detention of the MLA. He is currently being held at a police station pending further inquiry.
The case has attracted attention from both the public and political circles, with calls for a transparent investigation into the alleged interference.
Law enforcement agencies have assured that the matter will be handled according to the legal framework, and the detained MLA will be processed through the judicial system.
The incident, which took place on a busy highway, resulted in the deaths of several passengers. Investigations have revealed that the son of Appalaraju was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.
Police officials say that Appalaraju allegedly intervened to prevent the son from being charged, leading to the detention of the MLA. He is currently being held at a police station pending further inquiry.
The case has attracted attention from both the public and political circles, with calls for a transparent investigation into the alleged interference.
Law enforcement agencies have assured that the matter will be handled according to the legal framework, and the detained MLA will be processed through the judicial system.