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The Sikkolu police (Srikakulam district) arrested an astrologer on charges of ‘blackmailing’ and ‘threat calls’ to minister Achenna Naidu. Addressing the media representatives, the police stated that, Murapaka Kaalidasu Sharma, a native of Parvathipuram Village, Vijayanagaram and his associate Josyula Sankara Rao, a native of Rayagada made threat calls.
Achenna Naidu along with his family took part in a religious ceremony conducted in Parvathipuram last year. This ceremony was headed by Kaalidasu Sharma himself. It is heard that the minister reportedly paid Rs. 80 lakhs for the performing the ceremony. With an intention to once again cash the minister’s weakness, Kaalidasu Sharma and his associate devised a plan.
Sankara Rao purchased a sim card on a different name. He called a close associate of the minister, claiming himself to be a Naxalite, and threatening to kill the minister. To further instil fear, Sankara Rao installed gelatine sticks along the path of Minister’s convoy. During a routine check, the police discovered the gelatine sticks, and further probed into the incident.
Finally, they arrested Sankara Rao, and later Kaalidasu. Both the duo has been produced in the court. Kaalidasu is well-known for aiding ministers and top-politicians, promising good political career and riches.
