Three accused in Andhra Pradesh's alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam—Dhanunjaya Reddy, Krishna Mohan Reddy, and Balaji Govindappa—were released from jail on Sunday morning, a day after securing bail from a local court. The scam, dating back to the previous YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) regime, involves claims of financial irregularities in liquor procurement and sales, leading to significant state revenue shortfalls. The releases come amid a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe initiated by the current Telugu Desam Party (TDP) government.

The SIT arrested Dhanunjaya Reddy and Krishna Mohan Reddy on May 16, while Balaji Govindappa was apprehended in Mysuru on May 13. Their bail follows months of detention, with the court granting relief amid ongoing investigations into the scam's broader implications.

YSRCP leader and former minister Ambati Rambabu accused the TDP government of intentionally delaying the releases, claiming instructions from Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT Minister Nara Lokesh held up proceedings until a High Court decision on a related petition. Rambabu noted that party supporters arrived at the jail by 6:30 am, but the superintendent's absence caused hours of delay, leading to one family member collapsing from stress and requiring hospitalization.

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Govindappa echoed these concerns post-release, stating the delay disregarded the court order and kept them waiting inside since early morning. The incident underscores political rivalries in Andhra Pradesh, where the liquor scam has become a flashpoint between YSRCP and TDP, with calls for transparent probes intensifying.

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