Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Questions Mount Over RTI Activist’s Complaints and Alleged Threats
Muralidhar Reddy files requests for government information and complaints to authorities.
Some people now say he may have used these activities to pressure officials or individuals.
Police records reportedly show cases involving him from 2002 to 2021.
The results of those cases are not yet clear and must be checked by officials and courts.
One person alleges that he took Rs.20,000 after promising help but did not provide it.
ES Mrudula says he took goods and furniture worth about Rs.66,000 and later threatened her.
Reports also mention social media messages about senior officials and the Lokayukta, but those messages need verification.
Reddy has disputed some allegations, while the newspaper says he allegedly threatened its correspondent instead of answering.
Authorities are being asked to investigate fairly without stopping people from using RTI law properly.
Police records reportedly list cases involving Muralidhar Reddy between 2002 and 2021 in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, but their outcomes require verification.
Individuals allege that Reddy used personal or official interventions to pressure people, including a claim that he collected Rs.20,000 for promised assistance.
Retired bank employee ES Mrudula alleges that Reddy failed to pay about Rs.66,000 for provisions and furniture and later insulted and threatened her.
Social media posts reportedly referred to senior officials, Lokayukta proceedings and complaint No. 578/2022/B1, but their authenticity and context remain unverified.
The Hans India says Reddy allegedly threatened its correspondent when asked for his response; authorities have been urged to conduct an impartial inquiry while protecting legitimate RTI use.
- Who
- Muralidhar Reddy, ES Mrudula, another unidentified retired employee, government officials and a The Hans India correspondent.
- What
- Allegations concern reported police cases, unpaid financial claims, intimidation, social media posts and possible misuse of RTI and complaint mechanisms.
- When
- The reported cases span 2002 to 2021; Mrudula says the approximately Rs.66,000 debt has remained unpaid since 2016.
- Where
- The allegations involve Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including Kurnool, Sasikanth Plaza and Ganesh Nagar.
- Why
- Complainants and observers are seeking an impartial review to distinguish legitimate public-interest complaints from alleged personal pressure or intimidation.
Complainants and calls for inquiry
Activist’s rights and disputed allegations
Use of RTI and complaints
Complainants and calls for inquiry
Complainants and observers allege that Reddy’s RTI applications, representations and complaints may have been used to exert personal pressure on officials and individuals.
Activist’s rights and disputed allegations
Citizens’ legitimate right to seek information under the RTI Act and lodge complaints before competent authorities should be protected unless misuse is established.
Police and personal allegations
Complainants and calls for inquiry
Reported police records and accounts from individuals, including ES Mrudula, have prompted demands for scrutiny of alleged criminal conduct, unpaid dues, insults and threats.
Activist’s rights and disputed allegations
Reddy has reportedly disputed allegations concerning the registration of some cases and questioned their basis; the current status and outcomes of the cases remain unverified.
Response to media questions
Complainants and calls for inquiry
The Hans India reports that Reddy allegedly threatened its correspondent instead of answering questions, leaving his broader response unrecorded.
Activist’s rights and disputed allegations
Because his detailed version was not recorded, the competing claims require documentary verification and an impartial inquiry rather than conclusions based solely on allegations.
- Person at center
- Muralidhar Reddy, who files RTI applications and complaints against government officials.
- Reported case period
- Police records reportedly list cases registered between 2002 and 2021.
- Reported allegations
- The cases reportedly involve allegations including assault, theft, robbery, cheating, intimidation and obstruction of public servants.
- Separate payment allegation
- An unidentified retired employee alleges that Reddy collected Rs.20,000 for promised assistance that was not provided.
- Financial dispute
- ES Mrudula alleges that provisions and furniture worth around Rs.66,000 were taken without full payment.
- Reported social media references
- Purported posts reportedly referred to senior officials, the Lokayukta, the judiciary and complaint No. 578/2022/B1; their authenticity requires verification.
- Requested review
- Authorities have been urged to examine police records, complaints, court proceedings, financial evidence, Lokayukta records and social media posts impartially.
