Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police Arrests Two Accused in High-Profile Social Media Trolling Case Against Telangana CM

(Judicial Quest News Network)

In a momentous development, the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested two individuals involved in a high-profile social media trolling case that has raised serious concerns about the spread of defamatory and provocative content. The accused, identified as Pogadadanda Revathi and Bandi Sandhya, are linked to an abusive video that was widely circulated, potentially inciting unrest and damaging the reputation of Telangana’s leadership.

The Case:

On March 10, 2025, a 40-year-old businessman and Congress Social Media Cell State Secretary in Hyderabad stumbled upon an offensive video while browsing the internet. The video, which was posted on the Twitter profile @NippuKodi, featured a controversial interview conducted by Pulse TV. During the interview, an unidentified individual made highly derogatory and abusive comments about Telangana’s Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy, and the state’s leadership. The video, framed in a provocative context, was clearly intended to spread misinformation and defamation, posing a threat to public peace.

The @NippuKodi account played a major role in amplifying the video’s reach, sharing and promoting it, ultimately making it go viral. Experts believe that such posts have the potential to incite division and unrest among the public, endangering both law and order in the city of Hyderabad and across Telangana. This prompted the victim to file a formal complaint, seeking legal recourse against the offenders involved in spreading such harmful content.

The Arrested Accused:

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have identified the following individuals as the main culprits in the trolling case:

1. Pogadadanda Revathi, aged 44, wife of D. Chaithanya, the Managing Director of Pulse News (Purple Crow Media Inc). Revathi resides in the Financial District, Nanakramguda, Hyderabad. She was arrested in connection with her role in producing and distributing defamatory content on social media.
2. Bandi Sandhya, also known as Thanvi Yadav, aged 25, a reporter for Pulse News. Sandhya is from Kottur, Mahabubnagar District, Telangana, and is accused of being directly involved in posting inflammatory videos that targeted government officials and public figures.
3. X (Twitter) Profile @NippuKodi: This Twitter handle has been identified as a key platform used to circulate the damaging video, which led to widespread controversy.

Previous Criminal Records:

The accused individuals have a history of criminal involvement in other cases:

• Pogadadanda Revathi was previously arrested for verbally abusing a Dalit person on a live show in 2019, in violation of the SC/ST (POA) Act. She was also involved in another case in 2024 where she falsely accused the Telangana State Power Distribution Company Limited of corruption, spreading her allegations across various social media platforms.
• Bandi Sandhya is known for her history of posting provocative and abusive content on her social media accounts, specifically targeting the government and the Chief Minister of Telangana. Her Instagram handle @thanvi_yadav_journalist has been used to circulate offensive videos aimed at maligning public figures.

Seizure of Evidence:

As part of the investigation, the police have seized multiple items related to the case, including:

• One Dell Laptop
• One Asus Laptop
• Two Seagate Hard Disks
• Pulse Media Logo Microphone
• TP-Link Wireless Router
• One CPU

These items are crucial to the ongoing investigation into the spread of defamatory and offensive content on social media platforms.

Public Advisory:

The Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police have issued a public advisory urging citizens to exercise caution when posting or sharing content on social media platforms. They emphasize that circulating defamatory, offensive, or provocative material, especially when directed at public figures or government officials, is a punishable offense under Indian law.

The police warn that individuals involved in creating, endorsing, or amplifying content that could disrupt public order or incite unrest can face legal consequences. The Information Technology (IT) Act specifically criminalizes the dissemination of offensive, abusive, or false information online.

Citizens are encouraged to report any incidents of social media trolling, online abuse, or defamation to the local police or cybercrime cell. Help is available by calling 1930 or visiting cybercrime.gov.in.

This case highlights the growing threat of online trolling and its potential to harm individuals and society. The authorities have vowed to take strict action against those involved in such unlawful activities, stressing the importance of maintaining the peace and harmony of the community.