BRS leader Manne Krishank arrested over anti-CM banner in Secunderabad
Synopsis
Telangana Police arrested BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank on 6 October over a banner outside a Secunderabad hospital alleging a ₹13,200 crore financial scandal involving CM Revanth Reddy's family. BRS working president KTR has fired back at both Reddy and Rahul Gandhi, raising the political temperature in a state already locked in a Congress-BRS battle.
Key Takeaways
BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank was arrested by Telangana Police on 6 October 2026 .
A banner outside a Secunderabad hospital read 'Congratulations, Revanth Garu — for ₹13,200 crore ', alleging financial misconduct by CM A.
Revanth Reddy's family.
An FIR was registered under Sections 353(2) and 352 of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on a Congress functionary's complaint.
Krishank also alleged ₹200 crore in land was allocated to Tesseract , a firm he linked to the CM's brother — a claim not independently verified.
BRS working president K.T.
Rama Rao publicly attacked Rahul Gandhi and CM Revanth Reddy in response to the arrest.
Krishank was produced before a magistrate at a court in Secunderabad ; the CM's office has not formally responded.
Telangana Police on Tuesday, 6 October arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) social media convenor Manne Krishank in connection with a banner installed outside a hospital in Secunderabad that carried allegations against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his family. Krishank was taken from his residence to Gopalpuram Police Station under the Malkajgiri Commissionerate.
The Banner and the FIR
A banner reading 'Congratulations, Revanth Garu — for ₹13,200 crore' appeared outside a hospital in Secunderabad on Sunday. Police had already arrested two other BRS leaders from Secunderabad Cantonment the same day for installing it. A First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Krishank and others on Monday under Sections 353(2) and 352 of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), on a complaint lodged by Sai Kumar, a functionary of the ruling Indian National Congress (Congress) party.
Krishank's Allegations Against CM's Family
Krishank had alleged that Medicover Hospital was sold for approximately ₹13,200 crore and accused the Chief Minister's family of using the transaction to convert black money into white. He also claimed, at a press conference at Telangana Bhavan, that individuals serving as directors in Medicover and Max Bupa were simultaneously directors in schools reportedly being set up by Revanth Reddy's daughter. He further alleged that land worth ₹200 crore was allocated to Tesseract, a company he claimed was owned by the Chief Minister's brother. These allegations have not been independently verified.
BRS Leader's Response to the Arrest
Speaking after his detention, Krishank contended that the arrest was politically motivated. 'I believe this is the first time someone has been arrested for holding a press conference at Telangana Bhavan. Even after three days have passed, not a single person from Revanth Reddy's family has offered a response. I was arrested precisely because they lacked the courage to answer these questions,' he said. Krishank was subsequently produced before a magistrate at a court in Secunderabad, where several BRS leaders gathered to show solidarity.
KTR Attacks Congress and Rahul Gandhi
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao on Tuesday sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy while reposting content by Krishank. 'You question the corruption of Rahul Gandhi Ji's unlimited ATM called Revanth Reddy. Of course the Feku Gandhi of 420 promises will get cases filed. File as many as you want Mr. Feku Gandhi; BRS will continue to expose the corrupt congress thugs. This is my promise to you. Many more to come,' Rama Rao wrote. The Telangana government and the Chief Minister's office are yet to formally respond to the allegations.
Political Context
The arrest comes amid escalating friction between the ruling Congress government and the BRS in Telangana, with both parties trading accusations of corruption and political vendetta. This is not the first instance of BRS leaders facing police action over public demonstrations or banners targeting the Revanth Reddy administration since the Congress came to power in the state. As Krishank's legal proceedings continue, the episode is likely to intensify the political battle ahead of upcoming local-body elections.
Point of View
Serious if proved, have now gone unanswered for three days, which is itself a political gift to BRS. KTR's aggressive language may energise the party base but will do little to force an evidence-based public accounting. What Telangana's political discourse needs is an independent factual reckoning with the allegations, not escalating arrests and counter-accusations.
NationPress
6 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was BRS leader Manne Krishank arrested in Telangana?
Manne Krishank was arrested by Telangana Police on 6 October 2026 in connection with a banner installed outside a hospital in Secunderabad that carried allegations against Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his family. An FIR was registered under Sections 353(2) and 352 of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita on a complaint by a Congress party functionary.
What did the banner outside the Secunderabad hospital say?
The banner read 'Congratulations, Revanth Garu — for ₹13,200 crore', appearing outside a hospital in Secunderabad on Sunday. BRS leaders alleged the amount referred to the sale of Medicover Hospital and accused the Chief Minister's family of using the transaction to convert black money into white.
What allegations did Krishank make against CM Revanth Reddy's family?
Krishank alleged that individuals serving as directors at Medicover and Max Bupa were also directors in schools reportedly linked to the CM's daughter, and that land worth ₹200 crore was allocated to a company called Tesseract, which he claimed was owned by the CM's brother. These allegations have not been independently verified.
How did BRS working president KTR respond to Krishank's arrest?
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao sharply criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and CM Revanth Reddy after the arrest, vowing that BRS would continue to expose what he called 'corrupt Congress thugs'. His remarks were made while reposting content by Krishank on social media.
Has the Telangana government responded to BRS's allegations?
As of 6 October 2026, the Telangana government and CM Revanth Reddy's office had not formally responded to the specific allegations raised by Krishank regarding the Medicover sale, the Tesseract land deal, or the directorship links. Krishank was produced before a magistrate in Secunderabad as legal proceedings continued.
