BRS social media leader Krishank and others arrested in Hyderabad
Hyderabad police arrested Manne Krishank over alleged defamatory posts targeting Minister Seethakka. Complaints and counterclaims escalated after a fake clipping row. Cases registered from both sides; investigation continues into content origin, intent, and authenticity
Hyderabad: The Kukatpally police on Thursday night arrested Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) social media convener Manne Krishank in connection with alleged circulation of objectionable and misleading content targeting State Panchayat Raj Minister Seethakka on social media.
According to information available, Krishank was taken into custody from his residence in Marredpally following a complaint lodged by Congress social media coordinator Rajender. The complaint accused him of sharing content deemed defamatory and misleading on digital platforms. Apart from it, he alleged that Krishank along with his supporters had trespassed into his house in Kukatpally and abused and assaulted him.
The issue is said to have escalated after a purported image of a Telugu newspaper clipping began circulating online. The image carried allegations linking Krishank and his wife to a job scam. While Krishank denied any involvement and termed the clipping fabricated, the posts triggered a political and online row.
Krishank, in turn, filed a counter complaint alleging that Rajender had made abusive and derogatory remarks against his family. He maintained that the claims against him were baseless and insisted that no such report had appeared in any newspaper.
Cases have been registered based on complaints from both sides and investigations are on. The police are examining the origin of the posts, their authenticity and the intent behind their circulation.
Krishank was produced before a magistrate and remanded him in judicial custody.
