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News Topical, Digital Desk : Tensions escalated between the state administration and sections of the media in Telangana on Wednesday. Police say they have taken action under defamation and legal violations, but the move has sparked widespread outrage among journalists over press freedom and the arbitrary use of force.

Defamation case of female IAS officer

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar addressed the media on Wednesday afternoon, January 14, justifying the department's actions. Commissioner Sajjanar was visibly angered by comparisons of the current situation to the Emergency of 1975. He dismissed allegations of state high-handedness with a clear warning.

The Hyderabad Police Commissioner said, "If there were an Emergency-like situation, all of you present at this press conference would be in jail." The Commissioner added that the law takes its course regardless of the profession of the accused. VC Sajjanar stressed that the broadcast had hurt the dignity of a public servant.


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