Hyderabad: The Gachibowli police on Thursday registered a case against BRS IT cell in-charge Dr Krishank Manne and Kothanam Dileep for allegedly circulating ‘misleading’ videos related to the University of Hyderabad land issue on the political party’s Instagram and Twitter handles.
According to Gachibowli sub-inspector Mahesh Goud, the complaint was lodged by NSUI leader Bagannagtari Arundawaj Reddy, 32, who alleged that the members of the BRS IT cell allegedly circulated morphed videos to mislead the public, on the evening of April 2.
The complainant attached 10 videos with his complaint copy and sought action against those spreading misinformation.
Taking cognisance of this, the Gachibowli police registered a case against the duo for alleged criminal intimidation by anonymous communication; making, publishing or circulating any statement or report containing false information, rumour or alarming news; wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot; promoting disharmony, enmity, or hatred; and agreement between two or more people to commit an illegal act.
Police said investigations were underway. A senior official told the Deccan Chronicle that the two accused would be served notices soon.
