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Time of India
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Telangana HC quashes criminal case against KTR, Jagadish
Hyderabad: The Telangana high court on Friday quashed a criminal case against BRS working president KT Rama Rao and former minister G Jagadish Reddy registered in 2024. The court found that the allegation made against them in the case was vague and lacked necessary particulars. The Medipally police booked a case against the BRS leaders based on a complaint lodged by MLC Chinthapandu Naveen Kumar alias Teenmar Mallanna. In his complaint, Mallanna alleged that KTR circulated fake videos on social media platforms during the MLC elections. He claimed that the videos were circulated to impact the electoral outcome of the poll. Stating that the allegation of circulating fake videos on social media platforms was too broad and devoid of any particulars, a division bench, comprising Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya and Justice Gadi Praveen Kumar, ruled that the allegations did not constitute the offence alleged. Even if they did constitute an offence, they were not supported by clear evidence. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The court further noted that Mallanna, the de facto complainant in the case, did not submit any evidence despite being served two consecutive notices in April and June 2025. "There is no absolute rule preventing the quashing of an investigation at an early stage if it clearly lacks merit, and the court has inherent power to intervene in order to prevent abuse of the law or to uphold justice according to the provisions of the CrPC," observed the court, while concluding the hearing in the matter.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TPCC chief condemns remarks against K Kavitha
HYDERABAD: president B Mahesh Kumar Goud on Sunday condemned, both, the comments made by suspended Congress MLC Teenmar Mallanna against BRS MLC K Kavitha, and the attack on Mallanna's office, allegedly by Telangana Jagruti activists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Everyone should abide by the law. Also, respecting women is part of the culture and tradition in Telangana. Both incidents should be condemned. Police are inquiring into the allegations of fire opened by Mallanna's security personnel," he said. Stating that it was the Congress govt which brought 42% reservation bills to the BCs and passed it in the assembly, and was soon going to come out with an ordinance too, the TPCC chief said it was unfair on the part of others to try and take credit for BC reservations enhancement in the state. The office of suspended Congress MLC Teenmar Mallana, was attacked allegedly by over 50 members of Telangana Jagruthi on Sunday afternoon.
The Hindu
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Teenmar Mallanna's office vandalised for his comments on Kavitha
Taking objection to the 'insulting and outrageous' comments against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K. Kavitha, her supporters and members of the Telangana Jagruthi stormed the office of MLC and YouTuber Chintapandu Naveen, known as Teenmaar Mallanna, on Sunday morning. The protesters tried to enter the office of the YouTube channel run by Mr. Mallanna, and a scuffle broke out, leading to damage to furniture. The situation spiralled into chaos and Mr. Mallanna's gunmen tried to push the protesters out, during which several rounds were fired into the air inside the office. Rachakonda police officials clarified that no one was shot. 'The injuries seen in the videos were not caused by bullets. His gunmen opened fire in the air in self-defence. The blood visible was due to cuts from broken glass structures during the commotion,' a senior officer said. Videos from the scene show blood on the floor and shattered furniture strewn across the office, capturing the intensity of the confrontation. Police arrived soon after the firing and launched an investigation. Mr. Mallanna, who was elected to the Legislative Council from the Warangal-Nalgonda-Khammam Graduates' Constituency in June 2024 with the Congress party's support, was suspended from the party in March 2025 for anti-party activities. He burnt the caste survey reports claiming that the population of BCs was suppressed. The Telangana Jagruthi leaders claimed that Mr. Mallanna's comments were outrageous and highly insulting to women. He had used a proverb, used in a crude way in the rural areas to describe the relationship between two people and groups. They questioned how an MLC with some responsibility could use such derogatory words against a woman in public life, and continue to support his statement. Meanwhile, Ms. Kavitha met Legislative Council Chairman Gutta Sukhender Reddy seeking action against Mr. Mallanna. She later met the DGP and demanded that a case be booked for outraging the modesty of a woman using obscene and offensive language with criminal interest. She also wanted action against the gunman. Mr. Mallanna, however, charged that the attack was to silence him and asked how Ms. Kavitha was related to BC reservations when the Congress government had taken up the issue.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Tried to kill me': Mob attacks Telangana ex-Cong MLC's office, gunman fires in air; lawmaker blames Kavitha's Telangana Jagruthi
Suspended Congress MLC Teenmaar Mallanna's gunman opens fire and Mallanna (Right) NEW DELHI: Suspended Congress MLC Teenmaar Mallanna on Sunday alleged that an attempt was made on his life when a group of protesters, allegedly affiliated with Telangana Jagruthi, at the instigation of BRS MLC K Kavitha , in response to his comments about her. As the protesters were forcefully trying to enter Mallanna's Medipally office, his security guard fired into the air. Defending the guard's action, he claimed that those who stormed his office tried to snatch his gunman's weapon and open fire at him. He said a formal complaint, along with evidence, has been submitted to the police, PTI reported. In a video going viral, the security guard could be seen firing from the small square hole in the door to disperse the group of protesters. In another video, the security guard firing upward to disperse the crowd, while several protesters were seen engaging in physical confrontation with office staff inside the building. Mallanna called for the termination of Kavitha's Legislative Council membership, citing her alleged role in "instigating a murder attempt." He firmly said that he would remain undeterred and persist in his efforts to advocate for the advancement of backward classes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Initial reports indicate that Telangana Jagruthi members, angered by Mallanna's statements, forced their way into the premises and damaged office furniture. The situation escalated when they reportedly attacked staff members, leading the security personnel to discharge his weapon in the air as a defensive measure, a senior police official informed PTI. 'Tried to kill me by snatching gun, stole digital video recorder': Chintapandu Naveen Chintapandu Naveen, known as Teenmaar Mallanna, said that when he was hearing the grievances of the public in his office, the workers of Telangana Jagruthi, family members of Kalvakuntla Kavitha, attacked him. "They attacked with stones. rods, of the workers (of Telangana Jagruthi) tried to kill me by snatching the gun from the people got stole the Digital video is not an attack on me but on the two crore OBCs living in Telangana..." he told ANI. Fasiuddin, who claimed to be an eyewitness, said that he was inside the office when 15-20 people of Telangana Jagruthi workers came and attacked them. According to him, 10-15 staff members have been seriously injured. They were attacked with sticks. Kavitha urges Legislative Council chairman for review, asks 'Would you shoot at them for protesting?' Meanwhile, Kavitha approached Legislative Council Chairman Gutha Sukhender Reddy, submitting a memorandum that highlighted "inappropriate and defamatory comments" made by Mallanna against her during a Sangareddy district meeting. She requested Sukhender Reddy to direct the matter to the Council's Ethics Committee for review, according to PTI. In her media interaction, Kavitha expressed her concerns about being targeted by Mallanna without provocation. She contested his behaviour, stating that his backward class status does not grant him liberty to make unwarranted statements. Regarding the planned peaceful demonstration by Telangana Jagruthi activists against Mallanna's statements, she questioned the use of force against the protesters. "Would you shoot at them for protesting?" she enquired. She called upon chief minister A Revanth Reddy to take swift action and ensure Mallanna faces arrest. She cautioned that inaction would lead women across Telangana to conclude that the CM endorses Mallanna's statements. She indicated her intention to file complaints about Mallanna's comments with both the Telangana State Women's Commission and the National Commission for Women.
Mint
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Telangana: Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen's office vandalised in Medchal-Malkajgiri after remarks on BRS MLC K Kavitha
Telangana: Congress MLC Chintapandu Naveen alias Teenmar Mallanna – his office was reportedly vandalised by Telangana Jagruthi workers following his remarks against Kavitha, the daughter of former Telangana chief minister and BRS supremo K Chandrashekar Rao. A Member of the legislative Council (MLC), Naveen Kumar is popularly known by his screen name Teenmaar Mallanna. Visuals of the vandalised office premises showed chairs broken, and other furniture all strewn over the floor. Supporters of the Congress MLC were protesting against the Telangana Jagruthi workers, and also called for the arrest of the attackers. The Assistant Commissioner of Police of the region said that they had just received information about the incident, and officials are currently enroute the spot, reported ANI. Mallanna was reportedly present in his office in Medipally when the incident occurred. As per initial reports, a group of Telangana Jagruthi members reportedly enraged by Mallanna's comments, stormed into the Congress MLC's office and "vandalised" furniture, reported PTI. They also allegedly assaulted some employees, prompting the gunman to open fire in the air in self-defence, a senior police official told PTI. Television footage also showed the gunman firing into the air to disperse the mob, as several protesters were seen attacking staff inside the premises. Popularly known by his screen name Teenmar Mallanna — Chintapandu Naveen — was suspended by the Congress party in March this year for alleged anti-party activities, reported The News Minute. The Congress MLC first rose to fame as the host of the satirical political show Teenmaar Vaarthalu, where he played the character Teenmaar Mallanna. Over time, he launched his own YouTube channel, gaining popularity for his sharp political commentary — often targeting leaders of the previous BRS government. Mallanna is also known for making provocative remarks against his political rivals, which has frequently stirred backlash, mentioned a report by The News Minute.
