Tirupati JSP in-charge ‘dupes’ woman of Rs 1.20 cr

Jana Sena Party (JSP) chief K Pawan Kalyan has ordered an internal inquiry into serious allegations against Kiran Royal, the party in charge of Tirupati. The directive comes after a woman from Bairagapattudugu, Tirupati, accused Kiran Royal of cheating her of over Rs 1.20 crore in cash and 25 tulas of gold.
In a video that has gone viral on social media, the woman claimed she had lent large sums of money to Kiran Royal over time, believing his promises to return double the amount after the coalition government came to power. However, she alleged that he only issued cheques and bonds worth Rs 30 lakh and later threatened her when she demanded full repayment. She further claimed that he warned her against pursuing the matter, even allegedly threatening her children.
The controversy intensified after an audio clip, purportedly of Kiran Royal threatening the woman over a phone call, also surfaced online. The woman, reportedly overwhelmed by debt, attempted suicide and is currently undergoing treatment at Vellore CMC Hospital.
Following the allegations, Pawan Kalyan instructed the party’s conflict committee to conduct a thorough probe and temporarily relieved Kiran Royal of his duties until the inquiry is completed. He has also been directed to avoid all party activities during this period. The decision was officially announced by Pawan Kalyan’s political secretary, P. Hariprasad.
Pawan Kalyan urged party members to focus on issues that directly impact society and not be distracted by matters that do not serve public welfare. He emphasised that the JSP leadership must prioritise addressing public concerns and uphold the party’s core objectives of social and political progress.
The party has assured transparency in the inquiry, and further action against Kiran Royal will be determined based on the findings. Meanwhile, Kiran Royal has denied all allegations.