In a significant development, the Special SC/ST Court in Vijayawada has extended the judicial remand of Vallabhaneni Vamsi till the 22nd of this month in connection with the high-profile kidnapping case of Satyavardhan. The remand extension also pertains to his alleged role in the violent attack on the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) office.
Vamsi, who was arrested earlier this year, is facing multiple charges under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and various sections of the IPC. He is accused of orchestrating the abduction of Satyavardhan, a local leader aligned with the TDP, reportedly over political rivalry. The incident sparked statewide outrage and was widely condemned by civil society groups and opposition leaders.
In addition to the kidnapping charges, Vamsi is also being investigated for his alleged involvement in the coordinated attack on the TDP state office during a period of heightened political tension. CCTV footage and witness statements are said to have played a key role in establishing preliminary evidence against him.
Tight security was deployed around the court premises on Monday as the remand hearing took place. Family members and supporters of both the accused and the victim gathered outside the courtroom, with police ensuring there were no untoward incidents. The court has directed prison authorities to continue judicial custody and instructed the prosecution to submit further case details in the upcoming hearing.
Legal experts suggest that the case could witness more developments in the coming days, especially as investigative agencies continue to probe deeper into the political links and motives behind the alleged crimes. The extension of remand indicates the gravity of the charges and the sensitive nature of the case.
