HC tells Jurno to respond to Mohan Babu’s petition
Respond to Mohan Babu’s petition: HC to Jurno
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court, on Thursday, directed journalist Muppidi Ranjith Kumar to file his response in a quash petition filed by actor Manchu Mohan Babu, seeking the dismissal of a criminal case against him for allegedly attacking the journalist.
Pahadi Shareef police had registered an FIR against Mohan Babu on charges of attempted murder following an alleged assault on the reporter on December 10. The incident occurred during a heated dispute at Mohan Babu’s residence in Jalpally, Hyderabad, involving his son, actor Manchu Manoj. The journalist sustained injuries and was hospitalised.
Mohan Babu’s counsel informed the court that the Supreme Court had granted him bail. In response, the High Court directed him to submit the Supreme Court’s order.
Police took Mastan Sai into custody
Hyderabad: The Narsingi police on Thursday took YouTuber Mastan Sai into custody in connection with a case of sexual exploitation and blackmail. He was previously sent to Chanchalguda jail for judicial remand.
Following a court petition, the police secured a three-day custody to further interrogate him. On Thursday, he was brought to the Narsingi police station for questioning.
The case surfaced after actress Lavanya filed a complaint, alleging that Sai possessed explicit videos of her and other women, using them for blackmail and exploitation. She reportedly provided a hard disk containing 80 such incriminating videos as evidence.
Acting on the complaint, police arrested Mastan Sai and remanded last week.