Hyderabad: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rakesh Reddy from Armur was booked by the Telangana police for making derogatory, communal comments against a police officer during an incident at the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad. The police acted after a video of his comments surfaced online on October 14, 2024.

The situation unfolded during a period of communal tension around the Muthyalamma temple, following the vandalism of an idol. The act of vandalism was allegedly carried out by an individual with extremist views, heightening religious tensions in the area.

Longside Reddy, a right-wing social media user was also booked for promoting communal hate and spreading the MLA’s controversial remarks on the platform X (formerly Twitter). This person contributed to further stirring religious tensions through online content.

Both the BJP MLA and the social media handler were charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS):

• Section 196: Promoting enmity between religious groups.
• Section 221: Obstructing a public servant in the execution of duties.
• Section 224: Threatening injury to a public servant.
• They were also charged under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

N Bhaskar, a constable with Hyderabad’s cybercrime police department, filed a complaint stating that the online dissemination of such content could lead to public unrest. Bhaskar also highlighted that the MLA’s derogatory remarks were inappropriate given his position of authority.

The incident highlights the growing tensions and the role social media plays in exacerbating communal issues, alongside the legal ramifications for public figures and influencers involved in spreading divisive content.

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