YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the Andhra Pradesh government of "neglecting" the investigation into the Sugali Preeti murder case and alleged that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has "failed" to ensure justice for the victim's family.
Meanwhile, the ruling TDP has not yet responded to the allegations. The case relates to the death of Preeti, a minor girl, during the previous TDP regime. School authorities allegedly maintained that Preeti died by suicide, while her parents
claimed sexual assault and murder, citing visible injuries on her body.
The previous YSRCP government transferred the investigation to the CBI, while the family alleged justice remained elusive thereafter. "The negligence of Naidu's government in the Sugali Preeti case is causing immense anguish to her parents.
Despite scientific evidence and reports being available, the government has chosen to remain silent instead of ensuring justice," said Jagan in a post on X late on Tuesday.