Ex-DCP Radha Kishan booked for kidnapping Kria healthcare founder
HYDERABAD: Former deputy commissioner of police (DCP), task force, T Radha Kishan Rao, who was recently arrested in the alleged phone tapping case has now been booked for kidnapping Kria Healthcare Private Ltd founder Venu Madhav Chennupati.
According to the First Information report issued by Jubilee Hills Police, Business Partners of Venu Madhav Chennupati colluded and approached the then DCP Radha Kishan Rao to forcefully take over the Kria Healthcare Private Ltd valued at ₹100 crores
Venu Madhav alleged that he was kidnapped on November 22, 2018, saying that he was being detained on CI’s orders. Venu Madhav was taken to the DCP office where they allegedly coerced him to relinquish the ownership of Kria Healthcare at gunpoint. According to Venu Madhav’s complaint, DCP Radha Kishan was promised hefty amounts by the four part-time directors for executing this plan.
In his complaint, Venu Madhav stated “I was made to sign the settlement agreement with weapons like guns and sticks being shown at me, and I had to sign the agreement to save my life.”
Explaining why he is registering the complaint 6 years after the kidnap, Venu Madhav added in his complaint that he saw Radha Kishan’s arrest on television and wanted to report this incident as he feels he will be safe doing so now.
The case involved an undervalued transaction to acquire Venu’s shares. Despite threats, Venu now seeks justice and urges Hyderabad City Police to investigate these matters comprehensively, including the roles of Mr. Radha Kishan, CEO of Goldfish Abode Private Limited Chandrasekhar Vege, four part-time directors of Kria, and others involved.
CM Revanth Reddy reorganizes disaster management for Greater Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has decided to assign critical responsibilities to the Disaster Management Department within Greater Hyderabad. He has directed officials to implement structural changes and redistribute responsibilities accordingly. In a review meeting at the Secretariat on Monday evening, the Chief Minister discussed the reorganization with officials from Municipal Administration, HMDA, and Musi Development.
Expansion of disaster management responsibilities
Recognizing the geographic expansion of Hyderabad, the Chief Minister ordered the Disaster Management Department to extend its jurisdiction to the Outer Ring Road. He suggested including GHMC, 27 surrounding municipalities and corporations, and 33 gram panchayats within its service area. The department will be renamed the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring Protection (HYDRA). The Chief Minister proposed appointing a DIG-level officer as the director and SP-level officers as additional directors. He also recommended special teams from GHMC, HMDA, the Water Board, city traffic, and other departments to join this new division.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Disaster Management Department to offer continuous services to city residents, not just during floods or emergencies. HYDRA should actively address all issues faced by Hyderabad’s citizens, including preserving the city’s tanks and ponds, protecting government properties from encroachments, and managing hoardings and flex banners. Additionally, HYDRA will oversee water pipelines, electricity supply lines, drainage, flood management, and traffic control.
Focus on heritage and infrastructure projects
Chief Minister Reddy directed the acceleration of the Musi River Development Project, aiming to elevate Hyderabad’s international reputation. He stressed the importance of working towards the government’s goal of transforming this project into a landmark. He also ordered officials to take necessary actions to restore historical buildings and structures within the city. The GHMC presented a PowerPoint on various heritage sites, such as the City Library, Charminar Ayurvedic Hospital, and Nizamia Observatory etc. The Chief Minister encouraged exploring ways to develop these sites for tourism and integrating feasible ones into the Musi River Development Project.
The Chief Minister instructed Chief Secretary Shantikumar to draft a comprehensive reorganization plan, including staffing, duties, and budget allocations for HYDRA. He also emphasized identifying key areas where the Disaster Management Department can enhance its operations.
The meeting included Chief Secretary Shantikumar, Principal Secretary of Municipal Administration and Urban Development Danakishore, GHMC Commissioner Amrapali, GHMC Vigilance Disaster Management Commissioner A.V. Ranganath, and Hyderabad Water Board MD Ashok Reddy.
