BRS Member of Legislative Council (MLC) K Kavitha was brought to the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi as her custody with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Delhi Excise Policy Case concluded on Saturday. During the proceedings, the ED sought an extension of Kavitha's custody by an additional five days, citing ongoing investigations. The Court extended her ED remand till March 26 in Excise policy Money Laundering case.
The ED also informed the court that searches are currently being conducted at the residence of her nephew, Mekha Saran, in relation to the case.
The ED has leveled allegations against Kavitha that she played a significant role within the 'South Group.' The group stands accused of purportedly providing kickbacks amounting to Rs 100 crore to the AAP in exchange for a substantial portion of liquor licenses in the national capital.
Following this, special CBI Judge Kaveri Baweja extended the remand of K Kavitha in the custody of the ED. Consequently, Kavitha will be presented in court on March 26 at 11 AM.
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After her ED custody was extended by a Delhi court till March 26, arrested BRS leader K Kavitha said, "It is a fake case, but we are fighting it. Why politicians are being arrested during the elections? The ECI should intervene and protect the democracy in this country."
In a separate development, the court granted K Kavitha permission to meet her two sons and other family members within the courtroom premises. Meanwhile, Kavitha has also filed a bail plea in the court.