Eluru, July 23 -- Andhra Pradesh Home Minister V Anitha today justified the arrests of YSRCP leaders in the liquor scam stating that the SIT officials, after collecting evidence, have arrested them.

Home Minister Anitha participated in the 'Suparipalalo Tholi Adugu' programme, flanked by MLA S Roshan Kumar, in Chintalapudi today. She also took part in the house to house visit programme. She inquired with the beneficiaries whether they are getting the benefits of welfare schemes regularly. She assured them of taking steps, if eligible people are not getting the welfare scheme benefits.

Later she addressed a huge gathering organized in the RK function. Speaking on the occasion, Home Minister Anitha justified the arrests of YSRCP leaders in...