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Film director Ram Gopal Varma has expressed his desire to appear “digitally” before Andhra Police in connection with his alleged objectionable posts against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and others, his lawyer said in Hyderabad on Monday. (Also Read | Ram Gopal Varma seeks more time to appear before police for investigation over objectionable post on Andhra Chief Minister)
A case was registered against the director at Maddipadu police station in Prakasam district on November 11 for allegedly posting doctored photographs of Naidu, Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and their family members on social media in an “indecent” manner.
“There is no need for physical presence. Now digital India has come. Similarly, digital policing has also come. Hence, there is no need for (physical) presence. Give us the virtual mode (opportunity), we will cooperate virtually in the investigation.” do.” the lawyer told reporters outside Verma’s Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad.
Verma will cooperate in the investigation through “digital mode” as “digital policing is now prevalent across India,” he said. The lawyer claimed that the new Indian Civil Defense Code (BNSS) law has such provisions. Are. It allows investigation in hybrid mode for “small cases” such as those in which a director has been booked.
He said, “…RGV (Ram Gopal Varma) did no wrong. This is neither treason nor international mafia. We will follow the rule of law.” He said Verma’s reply was sent to the police through WhatsApp and speed post. Police have not responded yet”.
There was high drama at Verma’s residence on Monday after he failed to appear before Andhra Pradesh Police. According to local news channels, a team of state police was seen waiting at the director’s house.
Prakasam District Superintendent said, “He (Verma) did not come (for investigation). We are proceeding legally. He was absent for the second time also. For the first time, he asked for more time and we allowed him a week.” ” Police officer AR Damodar told PTI.
According to police sources, Verma had appealed for more time due to prior commitments of cinema shooting, after which he was allowed till November 24. He was called for investigation on Monday.
A police officer said, “He (Verma) said he will come any time after November 24. As per his request, we gave him time and called on November 25. Now whatever reason he gives, there will be no legal sanctity.” ” He told that two police teams have been sent to Hyderabad.
A case was registered against Verma under various sections based on a complaint received from Ramalingam (45) of Maddipadu.
Ramalingam filed the case claiming that Verma’s alleged social media posts have allegedly weakened the reputation of the CM, Deputy CM and his family members in the society and also harmed their personality.
Police said the timeline of these alleged crimes will be revealed during the investigation.
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