‘PM Modi using Delhi Police’: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy on summons in Amit Shah doctored video case

The special cell of Delhi Police on Monday has summoned Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy to appear before it on May 1.

Published on: Apr 29, 2024, 21:24:33 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Hours after the special cell of Delhi Police summoned Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy in connection with a case involving a doctored video of Union home minister Amit Shah, the Congress leader trained guns at the BJP and PM Narendra Modi.

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy. (PTI)

Reddy accused PM Modi of using the Delhi Police to win elections.

“So far, ED, CBI and Income Tax were used by PM Modi and Amit Shah to win elections but today I got to know that Delhi Police has reached the office of Telangana Congress party,” he said during a rally in Kalaburagi, according to ANI.

The Telangana chief minister also added that the public will give a “befitting reply” to the BJP and PM Modi.

Also Read | Delhi Police registers case in connection with doctored videos of Home Minister Amit Shah

"Someone posted something on social media and they have come to arrest the Telangana Congress president and Telangana CM. This means Narendra Modi is using Delhi Police to win elections now. No one is going to get scared, we will give you a befitting reply..." he added.

On Sunday, Delhi Police lodged a first information report (FIR) against unknown persons for circulating a video on social media platforms. The video shows Shah delivering a speech at a rally, but parts of the speech have been edited.

The FIR states that the videos, being shared on platforms X and Facebook, are doctored and spreading misinformation with the “intent of creating disharmony among communities which is likely to affect public tranquillity and public order issues”.

The doctored videos were allegedly shared by Telangana Congress and Telangana Jharkhand handles on X.

Also Read | Congress has Muslim League’s agenda, says Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh

On Monday, police said teams were sent to different locations in Delhi and Telangana to give notices to “people who tweeted/re-tweeted the video”.

The special cell of Delhi Police also summoned Reddy to appear before them on May 1 with his mobile phone.

“We have issued summons to Reddy since he is also the head of Congress party in Telangana, and they posted the video. We have asked him to join the probe on May 1 with his electronic devices. We want to analyze the devices and ascertain how the video got made and shared,” a senior officer, on the condition of anonymity, said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.