Ex-MLA Vamsi opposes solitary confinement, citing health risks

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former Gannavaram MLA Dr. Vallabhaneni Vamsi Mohan was presented before the Vijayawada court on Thursday after completing three days in police custody.
During the proceedings, Dr. Vamsi raised concerns over being held in solitary confinement, citing his asthma condition and the associated health risks. He requested the court to assign him a cellmate, stating that he had no security concerns.
In response, the presiding judge inquired whether an attendant had been provided and clarified that, as the in-charge judge, he could not authorise placing another inmate in the same cell. However, he advised Dr. Vamsi’s legal counsel to file a formal request in the regular court on Friday. Meanwhile, the jail superintendent was directed to ensure that a warden was present in Dr. Vamsi’s cell to monitor his health. The government’s counsel acknowledged that he was placed in isolation for security reasons but did not object to appointing a warden. Following this, Dr. Vamsi was shifted to Vijayawada district jail.
Meanwhile, Vijayawada Central Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Damodar stated that there was substantial evidence linking Dr. Vamsi and his associates to the abduction of Mudunuri Satyavardhan.
He alleged that there were attempts to manipulate the case by intimidating the victim.
During interrogation, Dr. Vamsi admitted to certain allegations, including a meeting with YSR Congress Party Chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on 12 February. However, he remained uncooperative on other aspects, particularly regarding a missing mobile phone. Police have gathered CCTV footage and technical evidence supporting the kidnapping claims and are seeking an extension of custody for further investigation. A petition has been filed in court for this purpose.