TPN Correspondent | Tirupati
The murder of Jana Sena Party Kalahasti in-charge Kota Vinutha has taken a new turn, with the victim's close aide Rayudu's younger sister, Keerthana, coming forward seeking protection and justice. In an emotional plea at the Kalahasti DSP office on Thursday, Keerthana claimed that her family is under serious threat and urged police officials to provide security.
Keerthana alleged that they were offered ₹30 lakh to remain silent about her brother Srinivasulu alias Rayudu’s death but refused to take it. “They tried to buy our silence. We didn’t accept the money. Now our lives are in danger,” she told the DSP.
She dismissed the rumours circulating on social media about an illicit relationship between her brother and Kota Vinutha, calling them baseless and defamatory. “My brother was not that kind of person. These allegations are false, and we request action against those spreading such lies,” she said.
In a direct appeal to Jana Sena Party Chief and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Keerthana questioned his silence on the matter. “Why is Pawan Kalyan not speaking on this issue? He reacts to small matters, but now he’s silent. Please give us a chance to meet him and tell the truth,” she appealed.
Keerthana also said there is suspicion among locals about a possible role of the MLA in the case, though she did not name anyone specifically. “We don’t know for sure, but people are talking,” she added. She stated that when they went to lodge a complaint, the police insisted on specific details before accepting it. “They told us they’ll register it only if we provide names. We want justice, but we also need protection to come forward,” she said.
With the case drawing political and public attention, her emotional plea is expected to raise more questions about the handling of the investigation and the silence of key political figures.
