Kadambari Jethwani Case: Overview
The Kadambari Jethwani case has garnered significant media attention following the Andhra Pradesh government’s decision to suspend three senior IPS officers. This action was taken after the officers arrested Bollywood actress Kadambari Jethwani without a formal case being registered against her, raising concerns about procedural integrity and legality. The officers involved include former Vijayawada Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata, former Vijayawada Deputy Commissioner Vishal Gunni, and former DGP (Intelligence) Sitaram Anjaneyalu, who have been accused of conducting a flawed investigation.
Details of the Incident
The NTR Commissionerate police are now investigating the alleged wrongful actions taken against Kadambari Jethwani and her family. Acting on her complaint, the Ibrahimpatnam police registered a case, which prompted further scrutiny into the conduct of the suspended officers. Kadambari has presented evidence to support her claims, highlighting their hasty and improper investigation.
Suspension of Officers
The three officers were suspended under Rule 3(1) of the All India Services (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1969. Investigation reports suggest that Sitaram Anjaneyalu made arrangements for flights to Mumbai aimed at apprehending the actress, all without any formal written instructions or adequate investigation. Given the circumstances, the officers have been instructed to remain in Vijayawada amid fears they could potentially threaten witnesses or destroy evidence connected to the case.
Accusations Against the Officers
The officers face serious allegations of acting on mere verbal instructions, including the arrest of Jethwani without a properly filed FIR. Kadambari’s lawyer, N Srinivas, has voiced concerns about the police’s conduct, indicating that Jethwani and her parents were forcefully taken from Mumbai to Vijayawada without notice. The family reportedly endured prolonged judicial custody for over a month without clear justification.
Legal Battles and Allegations
Kadambari Jethwani has accused YSRCP leader Vidyasagar of tampering with land documents to falsely implicate her and her family in extortion charges. This orchestrated effort, as per Jethwani’s allegations, was compounded by troubling interactions with authorities, where she claims they prevented her from filing a bail plea, which further led to humiliation for her and her elderly parents during the ordeal.
Duration of Judicial Custody
Reports indicate that Kadambari’s family remained in judicial custody for more than 40 days. During this time, Kadambari alleged that police officials from the previous government threatened her with severe consequences if she did not withdraw her case against a top corporate executive in Mumbai.
About Kadambari Jethwani
Kadambari Jethwani, a 28-year-old model and actress, hails from a Hindu Sindhi family in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Her father, Narendra Kumar, is a merchant navy officer, and her mother, Asha, holds a managerial position at the Reserve Bank of India and is a gold medalist in Economics. Raised in a family that values education, Kadambari attended prestigious institutions including Prakash Higher Secondary School and Mount Carmel High School, excelling academically.
Education and Career
At the tender age of 12, Kadambari earned the title of Visharad in Bharatnatyam. She consistently performed well in her studies, even topping her Higher Secondary examinations. Kadambari holds an MBBS degree from the renowned Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College in Ahmedabad. However, her family later relocated to Mumbai due to her mother’s job transfer, where a chance encounter with a director led her to the film industry.
Acting Career
Although her debut film ‘Sadda Adda’ did not achieve commercial success, Kadambari found opportunities in various South Indian films, including Ouija (Kannada), Aata (Telugu), and I Love Me (Malayalam). Her journey in the film industry has been marked by both challenges and highlights as she continues to navigate her career as an actress and model.
