Telangana Opposition Condemns Journalist Detention

4 UPDATES · 3 DAYS · 14 JAN 2026 — 16 JAN 2026

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Latest · 16 Jan 2026

The NHRC has initiated an investigation into the arrest of NTV journalist Donthu Ramesh by Hyderabad police, alleging a lack of due process and a potential violation of media rights.

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This event covers the detention of three NTV journalists by Telangana police over a controversial program, including any reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific incident. It excludes other actions by the Telangana police, NTV, or political figures unless they are direct consequences or responses to the journalists' detention.

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14Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Telangana police detain three NTV journalists over controversial programme

The Hindu

Opposition groups and journalist associations in Telangana condemned the detention of NTV journalists by the police for a controversial program.

The Hindu

Telangana BJP leaders condemned the midnight arrests of journalists, accusing the government of an "Emergency-era mindset" and threatening free speech.

16Jan

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

The NHRC has initiated an investigation into the arrest of NTV journalist Donthu Ramesh by Hyderabad police, alleging a lack of due process and a potential violation of media rights.

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