Police arrested YSRCP MLC Anantha Babu on Friday in connection with the driver Subrahmanyam murder case, marking a key development in the ongoing investigation. The arrest took place shortly after he appeared before a court in Rajahmundry.
Anantha Babu, along with his wife Lakshmi Durga, had attended the hearing on a petition seeking cancellation of his bail. As proceedings concluded and he stepped out of the court premises, police officials moved in and took him into custody.
Following the arrest, he was shifted to Sarpavaram Police Station in Kakinada for further procedures. Authorities maintained tight security in and around the court complex, anticipating possible tension during the high profile development.
The case, which revolves around the murder of his driver Subrahmanyam, has been under close scrutiny, and the latest action signals a renewed push by law enforcement in pursuing the matter.