Wed Feb 26 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Actor Posani Krishna Murali Arrested in Hyderabad Amidst Controversy
**Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh –** Telugu film actor and YSRCP sympathizer Posani Krishna Murali was arrested from his Hyderabad residence on Wednesday night, sparking controversy. The arrest, carried out by Andhra Pradesh police from Obulavaripalli, followed the filing of multiple cases against him for allegedly making derogatory remarks against TDP leaders Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Nara Lokesh.
The arrest has been criticized for its perceived heavy-handedness. Videos circulating online show police detaining Murali from his home, reportedly in the middle of the night and without giving him time to eat. His wife alleges that police ignored her pleas to allow him to take his medication before the arrest. She is seen in a viral video expressing concern over his health.
Murali was arrested under sections 196, 353(2), 111 read with 3(5) of the BNS Act 2033, non-bailable offences. The police reportedly served him notice at his residence before the arrest. Eyewitnesses report that Murali was in his underwear at the time of the arrest, and that his son was filming the incident, prompting police intervention.
While police claim they ensured Murali’s well-being and requested his medication from his wife, the incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the perceived insensitive and forceful nature of the arrest. The opposition parties have also criticized the arrest, calling it politically motivated. The arrest and the subsequent online reaction continue to fuel the ongoing political tension in Andhra Pradesh.
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