Khammam second additional junior civil judge issued summons to the Christian preacher Bro. Anil Kumar, son-in-law of the late Chief Minister Dr. Y S Rajasekhara Reddy.
Judge Sunita Rani issued the summons to Anil Kumar to appear before the court on February 14, in connection with the police case that he had sought votes in the name of religion. Khammam rural police registered the case during the 2009 elections.
Anil Kumar attended a programme in a church in Karunagiri of Khammam rural mandal during 2009 elections. There were charges that he had appealed for votes for the Congress party in the name of religion. He was also alleged to have distributed money. Khammam rural police registered the case against Bro. Anil and 3 others.