Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has urged a judicial inquiry into the recent fire incident at the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) in Hyderabad. He alleged that Chief Minister Revanth Reddy orchestrated the fire to destroy crucial evidence linked to the “vote-for-note” case. Rama Rao, also known as KTR, expressed suspicions over the circumstances of the fire, citing the secure facility’s outbreak during winter and contradictory statements regarding the damage.
The BRS leader highlighted the significant loss of evidence dating back to 2015 due to the fire, despite initial claims of minimal damage. KTR questioned the delayed extinguishing of the fire and the destruction of computers, servers, and digital records, impacting vital forensic data. He raised concerns about the potential escape of dangerous criminals due to the lost evidence, emphasizing the broader implications for public safety and the justice system.
KTR accused the Chief Minister of colluding with influential figures in Delhi and called for a thorough investigation into this aspect. He demanded an impartial, high-level probe by the Union government’s premier agencies and the appointment of a retired judge to conduct an independent judicial inquiry. Expressing distrust in the state police, KTR challenged the Director General of Police to ensure transparency and called for an all-party delegation to visit the FSL premises for a briefing by forensic experts.
