Crime Nampally

Hyderabad police arrests five accused in Amit Shah doctored video case, gets bail

Hyderabad Mail Network 3 May 2024 6:51 PM

NAMPALLY: Hyderabad Cybercrime police arrested five persons who circulated the edited video of Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, where he was seen delivering a speech, during his election campaign at a public meeting at Siddipet, Telangana. The doctored video gained huge traction and went viral on social media. A case was registered by Delhi police in connection with the same and Delhi police issued summons for Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy as well in this regard.

The arrested persons were identified as Pendyala Vamshi Krishna, Manne Sathish, Pettam Naveen, Asma tasleem and Koya Geetha all hailing from Hyderabad. All the accused work in the Telangana Pradesh Congress Party social media unit.

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On 23 April, 2024, during a public meeting in Medak, Home Minister Amit Shah made a speech. Allegedly, the congress leaders shared a doctored video of Union Home Minister, Amit Shah. While in the original video, Amit Shah was talking about the removal of reservations for the muslim community and in the altered video, it appeared to seem like, Amit Shah told to remove reservations for the SC, ST and OBC communities. This edited video went viral and allegedly Telangana congress X (formerlyTwitter) handles and other leaders have also reshared this video from their accounts.

Violated Model Code of Conduct

Preliminary Investigation suggests that the accused monitor social media posts related to political parties and upload them on their official and personal X (formerlyTwitter) handles. “Pendyala Vamshi Krishna received a doctored video of the Amit Shah speech in Whatsapp. He uploaded it on the “@INCTelangana” Twitter handle and shared it in various WhatsApp groups. Subsequently, other accused saw the video and further shared it to their individual twitter handles. When notified by X(formerlyTwitter) about sensitive content, they deleted it. Thus they violated the Model Code of Conduct” said Hyderabad cyber crime police in an official statement.

On 27 April, Hyderabad cyber crime police received a complaint from G. Premender Reddy, BJP State General Secretary alleging that the Telangana Congress Pradesh Congress Party in its Twitter account posted morphed/fabricated video of Amit Shah,Union Home Minister. Further the complaint alleged “The act of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Party President and their social media in morphing/fabricating Amit Shah speech and committed offense under the I.T. Act. The deliberate and mischievous act is aimed at misleading the people and voters creating fear amongst the OBC communities”.

Hyderabad cyber crime police registered a case in under sections 469(Forgery for purpose of harming reputation), 505(1)C(Statements conducing to public mischief) ,171 G(False statements), 502(2)(Sale of printed or engraved substance containing defamatory matter) of Indian penal code(IPC) and Sec 125 RP Act 1951( Promoting enmity between classes in connection with election). Further investigation is underway.

Meanwhile Hyderabad Cyber crime police produced the accused before Local Court at Nampally, Hyderabad.The court gave bail with following conditions-Rs.10,000 each with two sureties and the accused persons have to attend before the investigation officer on Monday and Friday till further orders.

cinema beat

Actor Ajith Kumar Telugu-Tamil bilingual Good Bad Ugly’s second look released

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad: Ajith Kumar, in collaboration with director Adhik Ravichandran and the Indian Top Production House Mythri Movie Makers, is set to take audiences by storm with their next Crazy Entertainer. A Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie, Good Bad Ugly. This film is said to be one of the biggest entertainers in the making and has already generated a significant buzz with its first look.

The second look poster has now been revealed by the makers, featuring Ajith Kumar in an electrifying new avatar. Ajith is seen wearing black shades and a prisoner’s uniform, exuding energy and intensity. The tattoo on his hand and the backdrop of blazing gunfire add to the drama. This look is currently trending across social media platforms, captivating fans and critics alike.

Good Bad Ugly boasts the involvement of top-class technicians. Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad is composing the music, while Abhinandan Ramanujam is handling the cinematography, and Vijay Velukutty is the editor. The film is progressing at a rapid pace and is scheduled for a grand release on Sankranti 2025.

cinema beat

Rajamouli to Chiranjeevi, film industry all in praise for Prabhas’s Kalki 2898AD

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad : Prabhas’s and Nag Ashwin’s combo, Kalki 2898AD, the futuristic mythological sci-fi movie made it to the blockbuster talk. The magnum opus project released with high expectations and as of now it seems to stand the test of audience and proved them right with spectacular reviews all over.

Actor Chiranjeevi took to X to share his appreciation for the entire team of Kalki 2898AD and said, “Hearing fabulous reports about #Kalki2898AD ! Kudos to @nagashwin7 for your creative genius for making this Mytho-Sci-Fi futuristic film with such stellar star cast with @SrBachchan #Prabhas @deepikapadukone & @ikamalhaasan Hearty Congratulations to my favourite producer @AshwiniDuttCh garu, the passionate & courageous @SwapnaDuttCh #PriyankaDutt & the entire team for this achievement. Dream On and Make the Flag of Indian Cinema fly higher & higher!!!”

Meanwhile, the blockbuster director Rajamouli has also shared his short appreciation via X. Rajamouli said, “Loved the world-building of #Kalki2898AD… It transported me into various realms with its incredible settings. Darling just killed it with his timing and ease… Great support from Amitabh ji, Kamal sir, and Deepika. The last 30 minutes of the film took me to a whole new world. Kudos to Nagi and the entire Vyjayanthi team for their unmatched efforts in executing it.”

Cinematographer and director, Ravi K Chandran said, “Finally a truly international standard film making from india .. thanks to the amazing producers for the Absolutely stunning film ..outstanding cinematography Director @nagashwin7 nailed it .total paisa vasool ., enjoyed it .. please watch it on big screen”

Director Ram Gopal Varma also took to X and said, “Hey @nagashwin7 KUDOS to your AMBITION and IMAGINATION .. @srbachchan is a 100 times more dynamic than ever and #prabhas is in a never before seen avatar and AHEM also THANKS for giving me my acting DEBUT #Kalki2898”

Kalki 2898 AD is a pan-Indian film, bringing together top talents from across the country. The ensemble cast features Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani in pivotal roles. Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, this multilingual, mythology-inspired sci-fi spectacle released on June 27, 2024.

Crime Hyderabad

Hyderabad Traffic police cracks down on school vehicle violations

Hyderabad Mail Network 27 Jun 2024

Hyderabad: In a special drive against the vehicle plying school children, Hyderabad Traffic Police has cracked a whip against vehicles carrying school children in excess of the capacity and also the vehicle condition in Hyderabad City.

On Thursday Hyderabad traffic police identified 406 Auto rickshaw drivers not wearing proper uniform , 95 auto rickshaw carrying excess school children, 57 cases where school children were sitting beside the driver, 11 auto rickshaw drivers without driving licence, and 11 auto rickshaw without documents.

Most concerning is the wrong side driving. Traffic police have found 40 auto rickshaw drivers driving on the wrong side. Wrong side driving led to one of the most causes of accidents reported in the last few years.

“We have formed special teams which will conduct a special drive in the morning from 07.30 a.m to 09.30 a.m. and in the evening from 03.00 p.m. to 05.00 p.m.” Hyderabad Traffic police in an official statement. Further they added, Special focus is kept on the Auto Rickshaws without fitness certificates, without driving licence, drunken drive, overloading (more than 6 children of 12 years and below in 3 passenger Auto Rickshaw and 8 children in 4 passenger Auto Rickshaw), minor driving, and other violations.

These special teams will also hold a meeting with school management and counsel the parents who are carrying extra children on their two-wheelers and explain to them about the security and safety of school children.

Hyderabad Traffic Police appealed to all the parents not to send their children in a vehicle carrying more than the seating capacity. “Transporting Children in an overloaded vehicle is a clear violation of Traffic rules. This endangers the lives of children,” said Hyderabd traffic police.

Further they requested the school managements and parents to check the validity of documents -Driving Licence of Driver, Registration Certificate, Insurance Certificate and Fitness Certificate- of vehicles before engaging such vehicles for sending children to the Schools. They are also requested to verify the antecedents / behavior of the driver.