In Ibrahimpatnam, Andhra Pradesh, former minister Jogi Ramesh has been officially booked for obstructing excise officials while they were on duty. Authorities say Ramesh intervened during excise actions and hindered their work. The police have registered a case citing appropriate law sections that deal with obstructing public servants.
This move adds to the legal pressure already facing Jogi Ramesh, who has been under political and judicial scrutiny lately. His critics claim this is part of a pattern of interference in governance matters. Ramesh’s supporters argue that the charges are politically motivated and deny wrongdoing.
The excise department is tasked with controlling liquor, taxation, and regulation, so obstruction can affect revenue enforcement and law and order. The officials had gone to perform their statutory duty when the alleged disruption occurred. Such actions, if proven, reflect directly on public accountability and the rule of law.
As the case proceeds, observers will watch for how the investigation unfolds. If evidence supports the charges, it could lead to prosecution. The outcome may also influence public perception of political ethics and administrative integrity in the state.
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