Police took the MLA into custody but released him after interrogating him for an hour. Investigations the same day revealed that no girl was missing from the college. Police also contacted a couple of girls who had gone home but none of them made any complaint.

Rao says the incident was fomented by Pilli David Raju and Moshen Raju with the help of the TV reporter as he did not yield to his demand.

“Raju asked me to help in the transfer of his wife Mommy Raju, who is the Mandal Revenue Officer of Kapileshwarpuram in the East Godavari district, to Kovvur. Since Raju had helped me in the elections, I assured him of trying my best. He started insisting as soon as I took oath in the Assembly.A few days ago, we had argued over this and he threatened to malign me. He sent a TV reporter who said if I did not pay him, he would start a smear campaign. I dismissed him. A few days later, this incident happened. ” Rao said on Monday.