Mahaa News office attacked in Hyderabad; Congress MLC blames BRS leaders
Jun 28, 2025 08:36 PM IST
The office of Telugu news channel Mahaa News was attacked by unidentified people on Saturday afternoon, police said. Ruling Congress MLC Venkat Balmoor condemned the attack on Mahaa News office "by BRS leaders", said a Congress release.(X/ @VenkatBalmoor)
The miscreants damaged cars and the premises of the channel in Jubilee Hills here, they said, adding that the attackers were yet to be identified.
Ruling Congress MLC Venkat Balmoor condemned the attack on Mahaa News office "by BRS leaders", a Congress release said.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka would visit the channel's office, Congress sources said.
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