K Venkateshwarlu
Hyderabad
BRS MLA Pilot Rohit Reddy did not attend the ED investigation on Tuesday. It seems that ED officials are serious about Rohit’s absence. The ED thinks that Rohit is ignoring the ED.
The ED is preparing further action in Rohit’s absence. There is criticism that Rohit kept away from the ED probe after saying that he would cooperate with the investigation. Rohit has already filed a petition in the High Court that the ED is harassing him.
He said in the petition that the ED is harassing him wilfully.Rohit was scheduled to attend the ED inquiry on Tuesday. But he decided not to attend the probe. Rohit did not attend the probe after filing a writ petition in the High Court.
His petition will be heard on Thursday. He said that he will take decisions based on the HC’s judgment. Meanwhile, Rohit met KCR at the Pragathi Bhavan. It is learnt that they discussed attending the ED probe. After the meeting with KCR, it is possible to get clarity on Rohit attending the ED investigation.
There were rumours that Rohit Reddy had informed the ED through the mail that he would not be able to attend the hearing on Tuesday. However, he clarified that he did not send any mail to the ED on attending the inquiry.
He said that he has filed a petition in the High Court regarding the involvement of the ED and it will come before the bench on Wednesday. He said that he will proceed according to the HC orders and that he will discuss with lawyers about going to the ED investigation and will do as they say.
