Ambati Rambabu gets notice in Mudragada last rites case
The Kirlampudi police in Kakinada district on Monday served a notice to former Irrigation Minister and senior YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Ambati Rambabu in Guntur, directing him to appear before them in connection with a case registered over alleged obstruction of police duties during the last rites of Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham on July 15.
Police notice and appearance date
The Kakinada Superintendent of Police’s office confirmed to The Hindu that “A notice under section 35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), formerly Sectio 41 A of the Cr.PC, has been served on Mr. Rambabu, directing him to appear before the Kirlampudi police on October 8 in connection with a case registered against him on July 16.”
The notice was delivered in Guntur and relates to an incident that occurred during the funeral proceedings at Kirlampudi village, Kakinada district.
Complaint and allegations
According to a complaint lodged on July 16 by Armed Reserve Sub-Inspector V. Appala Raju, Mr. Rambabu allegedly obstructed a police officer from discharging his duties during the last rites of Mr. Padmanabham. The complaint further alleges that Mr. Rambabu and his aides attempted to prevent on-duty police personnel from performing the last rites with State Honours, asserting that such honours were against Mr. Padmanabham’s wishes.
Background on the last rites and leader’s death
Mudragada Padmanabham, a prominent Kapu community leader, died on July 14 after a prolonged illness at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He was 73. His mortal remains were laid to rest under a mango tree at his residence in Kirlampudi village, Kakinada district, on July 15.
What’s next
With the notice issued under Section 35 of the BNSS, Mr. Rambabu has been asked to appear before the Kirlampudi police on October 8 for further proceedings in the case. No additional official statements from Mr. Rambabu or the YSRCP were immediately available in connection with the notice.
