Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Nine Including Seven Journalists Booked for Blackmail in Nizamabad
In Nizamabad, police have booked nine people, including seven journalists, for allegedly blackmailing a private school.
The school said the accused demanded money to give them special treatment and avoid bad publicity.
They claim the accused took ₹5 lakh from them.
The police are now investigating to find out if this is true.
The school management filed a complaint, and the police are looking into it to decide what to do next.
Nine individuals, including seven journalists, were booked for alleged blackmail and extortion in Nizamabad.
The case was filed based on a complaint by a private educational institution's management.
The accused allegedly demanded ₹5 lakh in exchange for official favors and avoiding adverse publicity.
Both print and electronic media reporters are among those booked.
An investigation has been launched to verify the allegations and gather evidence.
- Who
- Nine individuals, including seven journalists, and a private educational institution
- What
- Alleged blackmail and extortion case
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Nizamabad, India
- Why
- Alleged demand for money in exchange for official favors and avoiding adverse publicity
- Location
- Nizamabad
- Accused Count
- 9
- Journalists Involved
- 7
- Amount Extorted
- ₹5 lakh
- Complainant
- Private educational institution management
- Investigating Officer
- IV Town circle inspector S. Satish Kumar
- Allegations
- Demanding money for official favors and avoiding adverse publicity