The two women journalists were arrested by the Telangana Police earlier this month for allegedly circulating content against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy
CPJ criticised the case against the journalists as unreasonable and condemned Revanth’s obscene threats against the media. The organisation urged the national Congress leadership to take a stand in defence of press freedom
Jakkula Ramesh, the lawyer for Revathi and Thanvi filed application before the court and argued for their immediate release citing the police acting under political pressure
The arrest of female journalists in the wee hours triggered outrage, with BRS leaders condemning the Revanth Reddy government for its authoritarian tactics
The police said that they were investigating a case registered in connection with a video with alleged derogatory comments against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy which was recently posted on the Pulse News Break digital news platform run by the journalist
The LB Nagar police issued a notice under 41 Cr.P.C to journalist, Revathi Pogadadanda, asking her to appear for questioning within three days in regard to a case booked against her.
