Thu Feb 27 00:50:00 UTC 2025: **Former YSRCP Leader and Actor Posani Krishna Murali Arrested**
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh – Popular Telugu actor and former YSRCP leader Posani Krishna Murali was arrested today in Hyderabad. Police from Rayachoti took him into custody at his residence and are transporting him to Anantapur.
The arrest stems from a four-month-old case filed against Posani under sections 196, 353(2), and 111 read with 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code. The case was registered following a complaint from TDP workers alleging that Posani made inappropriate comments against Chandrababu Naidu, Nara Lokesh, and Pawan Kalyan when the YSRCP was in power.
Despite resigning from the YSRCP and claiming to withdraw from politics after the change in government, the arrest has surprised many. While hundreds of YSRCP workers and leaders have been arrested since the change in government, Posani’s arrest marks the first arrest of a prominent figure from the film industry. The arrest comes amidst speculation regarding the possible arrest of director Ram Gopal Varma.
The subsequent comments in Telugu following the news report are highly critical of Posani’s arrest and contain a mix of anger, sarcasm, and political commentary. Many question the timing of the arrest and the perceived disparity in treatment. These comments are not included in the news summary but illustrate the public reaction to the event.
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