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Hyderabad Police Book YouTuber Anvesh Over Remarks on Hindu Deities

Investigators opened the case after BJP leader Karate Kalyani alleged his videos insulted Hindu beliefs.

Overview

  • An FIR was registered at Panjagutta police station on December 31 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with media reporting BNS sections 351 and 352.
  • The complaint alleges repeated derogatory and provocative statements against Hindu society, revered deities, culture and traditions intended to stoke hatred for online traction.
  • Anvesh, a Telugu travel creator known as Prapancha Yatrikudu and linked to the Naa Anveshana handle, is identified as the accused.
  • In a video referencing Sita and Draupadi while criticizing dress‑code policing, he said people should focus on men’s mindset rather than telling women to wear sarees.
  • He maintains he was speaking about women’s freedom as right‑wing groups mobilised against him, and police say the investigation continues with no arrests announced.