Bengaluru: RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, widely known as the whistleblower who brought alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to light, was taken into custody by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) following a cyber crime complaint filed by former MUDA Commissioner Natesh.
Krishna had earlier played a key role in exposing alleged irregularities in MUDA land allotments, which led to administrative action and political controversy. However, the case has now taken a new turn after Natesh accused the activist of circulating a fabricated audio clip to defame him.
The complaint states that a manipulated audio recording was shared on social media, allegedly suggesting attempts to establish contact with Krishna through intermediaries. Natesh has denied the authenticity of the audio and termed it fabricated.
The development comes days after Krishna publicly alleged that Natesh secured reinstatement after allegedly paying a ₹1.60 crore bribe to senior officials. He had also reportedly approached central investigative agencies with a complaint regarding the matter.
Following the cyber complaint, police registered an FIR and summoned Krishna for questioning. CCB officials confirmed that he was taken into custody as part of the investigation. Searches were also conducted at premises linked to him in Mysuru, and certain documents were reportedly seized.
The arrest has triggered sharp political reactions. Opposition leaders have alleged that action against a whistleblower raises concerns about freedom of expression and accountability. Meanwhile, senior ministers have maintained that the police are acting on a formal complaint and that due process must be allowed to take its course.
With cyber allegations, bribery claims and political counter-accusations intersecting, the MUDA case has now entered a legally sensitive and politically charged phase.
ಇದನ್ನೂ ಓದಿ: MUDA ಹಗರಣ ಬಯಲು ಮಾಡಿದ ಆರ್ಟಿಐ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತ ಸ್ನೇಹಮಯಿ ಕೃಷ್ಣ ಸೈಬರ್ ದೂರು ಬಳಿಕ ಕಸ್ಟಡಿಗೆ
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