In a significant development, a special team from the Egmore police station in Chennai arrested actor Kasthuri Shankar from the Narsingi Police Station limits in Cyberabad, Hyderabad, on Saturday. The arrest, which occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m., comes in connection with a case registered under the BNS Act of 2023, specifically sections 191 and 192.

According to a senior official from the Cyberabad Police Commissionerate, the Chennai police team arrived in Hyderabad on November 16 and apprehended Ms. Kasthuri at her residence. “The team arrested her around 8:30 p.m. from her flat in Narsingi and will be taking her to Chennai on a transit warrant,” the officer confirmed.

The arrest follows a series of controversies surrounding the actor’s remarks during a gathering held in Chennai on November 3. Kasthuri’s statements, allegedly targeting the Telugu community, sparked widespread criticism and led to the filing of a case against her. The allegations include promoting hate speech and inciting community tensions. However, the actor has consistently denied these accusations, asserting that her comments were misinterpreted and taken out of context.

Despite her public apology, which aimed to mitigate the backlash, the Madras High Court denied her anticipatory bail application earlier this week. The court found her explanation unsatisfactory, prompting the Chennai police to take further action.

Following the High Court’s ruling, the Egmore police intensified their efforts to bring Kasthuri into custody. The special team that executed the arrest in Hyderabad has planned to transport her to Chennai, where she will face further legal proceedings.

Kasthuri Shankar’s arrest has stirred discussions across media and public forums, with opinions split between those who believe her statements warranted legal action and those who support her claim of misinterpretation