By In a significant development, Guntur police have arrested a man for allegedly posting obscene remarks on social media targeting Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and his son. The arrest followed a complaint lodged by Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, who reported that the individual had made derogatory comments against Pawan Kalyan and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during their tenure as opposition leaders .The Hindu
Widespread Action Against Objectionable Online Content
This incident is part of a broader crackdown by Andhra Pradesh police on offensive social media content directed at political figures. Recently, police registered 47 cases in a single day concerning obscene posts targeting Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, Minister Nara Lokesh, and MLA Balakrishna. These posts, made on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), were found to contain abusive language and were reported by leaders of the TDP and Jana Sena Party .Samayam Telugu
Multiple Arrests Across the State
In a related development, Tuni Town police arrested 17 individuals from the Tuni constituency and one from Annamayya district for allegedly posting derogatory remarks on social media against Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, former Finance Minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, and current Tuni MLA Yanamala Divya. These arrests were made following local complaints and proactive measures by the police .Deccan Chronicle
Threatening Calls to Deputy CM Prompt Swift Police Response
In December 2024, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s office received threatening calls from an unidentified individual who used abusive language. The matter was promptly reported to higher police authorities. Within an hour, Labbipet police in Vijayawada traced the caller and took him into custody. The swift action underscored the seriousness with which such threats are treated .The New Indian Express+1Andhrajyothy Telugu News+1
Legal Relief for Pawan Kalyan in Defamation Case
In a separate legal matter, the Guntur Special Court dismissed a criminal case against Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. The case stemmed from comments he made in 2023, referring to certain volunteers as having become “anti-social forces.” The court dismissed the case after the volunteers clarified that they had not lodged any complaint against Pawan Kalyan and that his comments did not damage their reputation .AP News Hub+2TV9 Telugu+2Samayam Telugu+2AP News Hub
Conclusion
The recent arrest in Guntur highlights the Andhra Pradesh police’s commitment to addressing offensive and threatening content directed at public figures. The swift actions taken in response to both online posts and direct threats underscore the importance of maintaining respectful discourse, especially in the digital realm.
