Popular YouTuber Praneeth Hanumantu recently made headlines after making a ‘pedophilia’ joke involving a father and daughter. Read on to find more details.
YouTuber Praneeth Hanumantu recently faced criticism from Tollywood celebrities for making a controversial joke referencing an inappropriate relationship between a father and daughter. After Sai Dharam Tej, also known as Sai Durgha Tej, publicly called him out, an FIR was filed against Praneeth at the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB). Telangana CM Revanth Reddy also responded to Sai’s statement. Scroll down to find more details.
Following Sai’s post on X (formerly Twitter), where he described Praneeth’s statements as ‘gruesome, disgusting, and scary,’ Telangana DGP Ravi Gupta responded to the actor, confirming that an FIR has been filed against the YouTuber. DGP’s comment read, ““Addressing the inappropriate comments on a child, an FIR has been filed with @TGCyberBureau, and strict actions will follow (sic).”
DGP further added, “We are committed to protecting all citizens, especially children. Offenders misusing social media for humor will face justice, and our team @TelanganaCOPs is diligently identifying them. Telangana Govt @TelanganaCMO and Police will intensify efforts to raise awareness about #ChildSafety and responsible social media use. #ChildSafetyAwareness #TelanganaPolice (sic).” Sai on the other hand penned, “Thank you for responding sir…please do the needful (sic).”
Addressing the inappropriate comments on a child, an FIR has been filed with @TGCyberBureau, and strict actions will follow.
We are committed to protecting all citizens, especially children. Offenders misusing social media for humor will face justice, and our team @TelanganaCOPs… https://t.co/dlsAwvzwks
— DGP TELANGANA POLICE (@TelanganaDGP) July 7, 2024
This is beyond gruesome, disgusting and scary.
Monsters like these go unnoticed on the very much utilised social platform doing child abuse in the disguise of so-called Fun & Dank.Child Safety is the need of the hour 🙏🏼
I sincerely request
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Telangana… https://t.co/05GdKW1F0s— Sai Dharam Tej (@IamSaiDharamTej) July 7, 2024
CM Revanth Reddy also penned down his thoughts, “Thank you for bringing to our notice this issue @IamSaiDharamTej garu. Child safety is utmost priority for our Govt. Will look into this incident and take appropriate action (sic).”
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Thank you for bringing to our notice this issue @IamSaiDharamTej garu.
Child safety is utmost priority for our Govt. Will look into this incident and take appropriate action. https://t.co/5fTG4ZiQYi
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) July 7, 2024
Telugu actor Manchu Manoj urged the higher officials to take action on Praneeth. He wrote, “It’s appalling and intolerable to see individuals like @phanumantwo using social platforms to spread abuse and hate under the guise of humour. This behaviour is not only disgusting but also dangerous. Over a year ago, I reached out to him through Instagram to support women facing atrocities in AP and Telangana because he was gaining attention and had the potential to make a positive impact. Sadly, I received no response. Today, he’s making vile comments about infants (sic).” He further continued, “Child safety and women’s protection must be our top priorities. Silence and inaction are not options (sic).”
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It’s appalling and intolerable to see individuals like @phanumantwo using social platforms to spread abuse and hate under the guise of humour. This behaviour is not only disgusting but also dangerous.
Over a year ago, I reached out to him through Instagram to support women… https://t.co/jQVlZEPqph
— Manoj Manchu🙏🏻❤️ (@HeroManoj1) July 7, 2024
Praneeth quickly responded through a video on Instagram. He claimed that he did not intend to share the light on sexual assault of children or pedophilia. The YouTuber made an inappropriate reference to an Instagram reel, between a father and a daughter during a live session along with other fellow YouTubers.
