Missing Andhra CM was undertaking a secret visit to villages

New Delhi, Sep.2 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, who is missing for the last nine hours, had reportedly left on a secret mission to some villages in the state, said a private channel report on Tuesday evening.

According to the private channel, Reddy told media persons in the morning, just ahead of leaving, that he was undertaking a surprise visit.

"The objective to undertake such a visit was to reach out to the villages. There is need to ensure ration card and water supply," said Reddy just before leaving.

The secrecy of his proposed tour was maintained for security reasons. The other two officials accompanying him were also informed just two hours before the scheduled departure. (ANI)