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Senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao arrested in Hyderabad
Rao was arrested by Andhra Pradesh Police for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Amaravati women during a TV debate. This follows complaints by activists, including Madiga Corporation Director Khambampati Sirisha
Hyderabad: Senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao was arrested by a team from the Andhra Pradesh Police at his residence in Hyderabad on Monday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against women from the Amaravati region during a recent television debate.
A police team in plainclothes arrived at his residence in Journalists’ Colony in the early hours and informed him of the arrest. At the time, Rao questioned the officials, demanding a valid reason or evidence, and alleged that it was a foisted case by the government.
He was then taken to Andhra Pradesh for further legal proceedings.
Srinivasa Rao was to be produced before a court in Guntur district, where a case has been registered at the Thullur police station. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by State Madiga Corporation Director Khambampati Sirisha.
Several Amaravati-based women farmers and members of various Joint Action Committees (JACs) also filed complaints, condemning the remarks Rao made during the debate.