Sabitha Indra Reddy, Kova Lakshmi condemn arrest of women journalists

The BRS MLAs allege that Revanth Reddy, who holds Home portfolio, is orchestrating attacks on journalists

Hyderabad: Condemning the illegal arrests of women journalists Revathi and Thanvi Yadav, BRS MLAs P Sabitha Indra Reddy and Kova Lakshmi came down heavily on the State government for targeting those who ventured to question. Questioning was seen as treason under Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.

Speaking at the media point on the Assembly premises, they said the arrest of two women journalists was deeply concerning. The arrest was condemned even by Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal, they pointed out, adding that journalists were being arrested and intimidated.

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Women journalists Vijaya Reddy and Sarita were attacked in Revanth Reddy’s hometown Kondareddypalli, a few months ago. Questioning the governance in the State, they alleged that Revanth Reddy, who was holding the Home portfolio, was orchestrating attacks on journalists.

Despite these serious allegations, the Chief Minister was yet to respond, they said, also pointing out that Revanth Reddy was making uninformed comments about BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao.