Two Telugu Journalists Arrested in Hyderabad Over Alleged Defamatory Broadcast on Woman IAS Officer

Two journalists from Telugu news channel NTV were arrested in Hyderabad over an allegedly defamatory broadcast about a woman IAS officer and a state minister, based on a complaint by the Telangana IAS Officers' Association. The police formed a Special Investigation Team and charged the journalists under various laws. The arrests, including one at the airport, drew criticism from opposition parties and journalist bodies, who accused the Congress government of suppressing press freedom. Police defended the action, citing attempts to evade summons and emphasizing the need to prevent character assassination.