Senior journalist Kommineni Srinivas Rao was arrested in Hyderabad without a warrant, sparking widespread outrage. The arrest is reportedly linked to controversial remarks made during a debate show, which led to a complaint under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
✔ Political Controversy: Some observers claim the TDP government is targeting journalists critical of its administration.
✔ Legal Concerns: Kommineni demanded that police produce an arrest warrant, stating that he was being mistreated despite his seniority.
✔ Background: The arrest follows Sakshi TV’s coverage of sensitive issues, including a Dalit girl’s gang-rape case and a student’s suspicious death