Malkajgiri MLA Targeted in Phone Spoofing Scam, BRS Leaders Receive Threats

Neredmet, Dec 8 (Maxim News): In an alarming turn of events, the mobile phone number of Malkajgiri MLA Marri Rajashekar Reddy has been spoofed by unknown individuals. Using this fake number, these individuals have been issuing threats to several BRS leaders.

Concerned by these threats, Upender Reddy, the husband of K. Meena, BRS Neredmet Corporator, filed a police complaint. The police have taken swift action, registering an FIR for impersonation and charging the anonymous callers with making threatening calls.

These unsettling calls have not been limited to Neredmet. Similar threats have been received by BRS leaders in Alwal, Gautham Nagar, and even the former Malkajgiri corporator. This widespread targeting creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation, not only for these leaders but also for the democratic process as a whole.

The technique used by these callers, known as spoofing, involves disguising their true identity by manipulating the information displayed on the recipient’s phone. This can be done by making the call appear to come from a local number or even a trusted organization.

Taking these threats seriously, the police have promptly launched an investigation. Their swift action and commitment to pursuing this case sends a clear message that such malicious activities will not be tolerated.

As the investigation progresses, everyone needs to remain vigilant against such scams and report any suspicious calls immediately.

The combined efforts of the community, law enforcement, and elected officials are crucial in ensuring the safety and integrity of our democratic process and combatting attempts to disrupt it. (Maxim News)

---

Next Story :

Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe.  Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates