Six witnesses in the YS Vivekananda Reddy murder case have died so far. As these deaths appear suspicious, the matter was discussed in the state cabinet meeting. Ministers warned that there is a need to focus on these witness deaths, suggesting that attempts are being made to systematically eliminate witnesses, similar to what happened in the Paritala Ravi murder case. The DGP was also summoned to the cabinet meeting to provide details about the witness deaths. Summoning the DGP to a cabinet meeting is a rare occurrence, indicating the importance of this issue.
Suspicious Circumstances of Witness Deaths
Six witnesses in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case have died so far. Each death appears suspicious. Watchman Ranganna’s death was registered by police as a suspicious death. There are suspicions that a conspiracy might be behind these witness deaths. Chandrababu Naidu warned that those who murdered Vivekananda Reddy appear to be professional criminals who are skilled at committing murders and covering them up.
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan also expressed serious concern about this issue during the cabinet meeting. He stated that attempts are being made to undermine the murder case by systematically eliminating witnesses, and that this matter should be thoroughly investigated.
The Six Witnesses:
1. Narayana Yadav: Jagan Mohan Reddy’s car driver. He drove Jagan Mohan Reddy’s car after Vivekananda Reddy’s murder. It’s estimated that he may have overheard conversations between Jagan and his wife Bharathi Reddy during that time. He died under suspicious circumstances in December 2019.
2. Watchman Ranganna: Working as a watchman at Vivekananda Reddy’s house, he testified to seeing four thieves enter the house on the night of the murder. He died on March 5, 2023. His death is also considered suspicious.
3. Kalluri Gangadhar Reddy: Participated in cleaning up blood and bandaging after Vivekananda Reddy’s murder. He died of illness at age 40 in June 2022.
4. Katike Reddy Srinivas Reddy: Another key witness in this case. He died within hours of undergoing narco analysis. His death was also registered as suspicious.
5. YS Abhishek Reddy: Jagan Mohan Reddy’s cousin. He participated in cleanup activities at the house after Vivekananda Reddy’s murder. He died of illness at age 36 in January 2025.
6. Dr. C Gangareddy: YS Bharathi Reddy’s father. He participated in cleaning up blood after Vivekananda Reddy’s murder. He died at age 73 in 2020.
The sequential deaths of witnesses in the Vivekananda Reddy murder case appear suspicious. Evidence is disappearing, and witnesses are recanting. The state government has the responsibility to investigate this case thoroughly and deliver justice. Chandrababu Naidu has demanded that this matter be taken seriously and that evidence be preserved.
