Jogi Ramesh’s daughter-in-law files case, seeks protection

Meghana met Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer at Raj Bhavan on September 9 and submitted a representation seeking protection and a fair, time-bound investigation into the case registered on the basis of her complaint.

According to her allegations, her parents spent around ₹5 crore on her wedding and provided gold, silver articles, cash and other gifts. She claimed that her in-laws subsequently demanded an additional ₹5 crore, a Toyota Fortuner and diamond jewellery.

Meghana has accused her husband Jogi Rajeev, Jogi Ramesh, mother-in-law Shakuntala and other relatives of physical and mental harassment. She has also alleged several incidents in which she feared for her life, including an alleged assault at her matrimonial home in April 2026.

Based on her complaint, Ibrahimpatnam police registered a case on July 24 against 11 family members, invoking provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The allegations include cruelty, dowry harassment and an attempt on her life.

Jogi Ramesh has denied the allegations, accusing political opponents, including those associated with the TDP, of politicising a family dispute. He and other accused family members have approached the court seeking anticipatory bail.

The matter remains under investigation, and the allegations against the accused have not been judicially established.