Sabitha, Dharmana custody petition hearing adjourned

Hyderabad, July 1 : The CBI Special Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on the CBI memos seeking judicial custody of former ministers P Sabitha Indira Reddy and B Dharmana Prasada Rao in connection with the quid pro quo case to July 3.

It may be mentioned that on June 7, the CBI filed memos in the CBI Special Court seeking judicial custody of former ministers. While Sabitha has been named as accused in the Dalmia Cements case, Dharmana Prasada Rao is facing charges in the Vanpic case. The CBI raised apprehensions that they might influence the investigation and witnesses if not sent to judicial remand.

After hearing the case on Monday, the CBI Special Court adjourned further hearing to Wednesday. Meanwhile, Sabitha Indira Reddy appeared before the court in connection with the case. INN