Hyderabad: 

According to a statement by the CID officials, Rao allegedly created forged documents in the name of the Sri Chakra Cricket Club. Kavitha, President of the Sri Chakra Cricket Club, is accused of forging the signature of C. Krishna Yadav (President of Gawlipura Cricket Club) on these documents and providing them to Jagan Mohan Rao. Rao then allegedly used these falsified documents to become HCA President.

The ongoing dispute between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has taken a serious turn, with the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arresting HCA President A Jagan Mohan Rao and several others. The CID officials stated that Jagan Mohan Rao created forged documents and used them to become HCA president. The CID also found that HCA Treasurer Srinivasa Rao and CEO Sunil had cooperated with Jaganmohan Rao in misusing HCA funds. The CID said that along with the HCA President, Srinivasa Rao, Sunil Kante, Rajender Yadav and Kavitha of Sri Chakra Criket Club have been arrested.

The controversy stemmed from a dispute over match ticket allocations. SRH management had accused the HCA of denying them access to tickets and locking the corporate box after they refused to comply with certain demands. In response, the SRH team reportedly threatened to shift its base out of Hyderabad.

The arrests follow a vigilance report that confirmed misuse of power and undue pressure on the SRH franchise during the last IPL season.

The Telangana government had ordered a vigilance inquiry into the matter. The investigation revealed that the HCA President had indeed pressurised the SRH franchise, causing operational hurdles during the tournament. Following these findings, the CID recently registered a formal case and proceeded with arrests after a detailed probe.

Speaking on the matter, former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin sought a thorough investigation and the disbandment of the current HCA administration.

"I am deeply disturbed by the ongoing IPL ticket scam and rampant corruption within the Hyderabad Cricket Association. The current HCA body has failed its duty and must be held accountable. I urge immediate action, a thorough investigation, and the disbandment of the current HCA administration. It’s time to clean up the system and restore integrity to Hyderabad cricket," said Azharuddin in a post on X.

Meanwhile, the Malkajgiri court has sent Jaganmohan Rao in judicial remand. Four others who helped Jaganmohan Rao have also been remanded. Along with Jaganmohan Rao, Srinivas Rao, Suneeth, Rajender Yadav, and Kavitha have been remanded

They were produced in the court after medical examination.

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