The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) Kalvakuntla Kavitha under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with the Delhi Liquor Policy scam case. The arrest follows a search conducted at her Hyderabad residence by ED and Income Tax officials. Kavitha’s involvement in the ‘South Group’, allegedly pivotal in the liquor policy scam, is under investigation.
Amidst the developments, her lawyer stated that the matter is scheduled for a hearing in the Supreme Court on March 19, 2024, seeking protection or restraint. The arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing probe into the liquor policy scam.