HYDERABAD: YS Sharmila, the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief, and her brother-in-law Anil Kumar lodged separate complaints with the Hyderabad Cybercrime police concerning derogatory comments made against them on YouTube videos. They alleged that unidentified individuals posted offensive remarks targeting them on videos and news reports featuring Sharmila. The complainants stated that these comments, laden with derogatory language, “aimed to malign their reputations and cause emotional distress”. They are awaiting a response from YouTube, which may involve identifying the users responsible for the comments and potentially removing the offensive content. To cause distress, allege plaintiffsThe complainants stated these comments, “aimed to malign their reputations and cause emotional distress.”

Source: Indian Express February 26, 2024 01:58 UTC