Archive · 2 Oct 2025
iBomma Warning Claim Against Telangana Police Debunked
Some people shared a fake message online saying that a piracy website called iBomma was threatening the police in Telangana.
This message looked like it was recent.
However, the police found out the message was actually from 2023 and was aimed at the Telugu film industry, not the police.
The message was against producers, and ticket prices.
They are telling people to be careful about sharing information they see online and make sure it is true.
A viral screenshot claimed piracy site iBomma warned Telangana Police.
Investigations reveal the screenshot is from September 2023.
The original warning targeted the Telugu Film Industry (TFI).
iBomma is currently not operational.
Authorities are urging verification of facts before sharing online content.
- Who
- Not specified.
- What
- Debunking a viral claim about iBomma warning Telangana Police.
- When
- Original warning in September 2023; current claim debunked recently.
- Where
- Telangana, online.
- Why
- To correct misinformation circulating online.
Misleading Information
Truthful Information
Nature of iBomma's message
Misleading Information
A recent threat to the Telangana Police.
Truthful Information
A message from 2023 directed at the Telugu Film Industry, not law enforcement.
- Main Subject
- False iBomma warning
- Target of Original Warning
- Telugu Film Industry
- Date of Original Warning
- September 2023
- Current Status of iBomma
- Not operational
- Losses Due to Piracy (TFI)
- Approx. Rs 3,700 crore (2024)
- Losses Due to Piracy (Indian film industry)
- Nearly Rs 22,400 crore (2023)
