Hyderabad: Former director of Andhra Pradesh Forensic Science Laboratory and founder of Truth Labs, Kaja Purna Chandra Gandhi (KPC Gandhi) was appointed as advisor of Andhra Pradesh State government.

KPC Gandhi earned fame after starting first private forensic laboratory in the country in Hyderabad. The appointment assumed significance as there were allegations that AP CM Chandrababu Naidu and other TDP leaders were involved in cash-for-vote scandal.

Forensic laboratory is examining the genuineness of the audio tapes featuring purported phone conversation between Chandrababu and TRS nominated MLA Elvis Stephenson.

Meanwhile, there were reports that Chandrababu appointed KPC Gandhi as a precautionary measure to counter the TS government in cash-for-vote scandal. Mr KPC Gandhi will be given Cabinet Minister status.