In Andhra Pradesh, the Chandrababu Naidu government’s Red Book tyranny has unleashed a wave of illegal arrests, false cases, and custodial torture, targeting dissenters through politically motivated vendettas. Certain police officers and magistrates, defying State High Court warnings, engage in organized misconduct, undermining civil rights and making a mockery of democracy. Hundreds of such cases have sparked widespread fury against this lawless regime.
Defying Law under Redbook agendaUnder the Chandrababu Naidu government’s Red Book agenda—a symbol of state-sponsored oppression, some police officers and magistrates show blatant contempt for legal norms and judicial authority. Despite repeated High Court reprimands, they continue to overstep boundaries, filing baseless cases and harassing citizens. The Red Book’s directives fuel this disregard for courts, eroding the rule of law.
Illegal arrests and misused lawsPolice misuse sections like 111 BNSS and 308 BNSS to target social media activists, even for offenses carrying less than seven years’ punishment. Instead of issuing notices under Section 35(3) BNSS to record statements, they resort to illegal arrests. Magistrates mechanically impose remands to appease police, ignoring case details. Hundreds of such cases have surfaced across Andhra Pradesh, exposing systemic abuse.
Organized crime by TDP and JanasenaThe Naidu government’s Red Book agenda drives organized crime, with TDP and Jana Sena activists and leaders filing complaints to frame dissenters, particularly YSRCP supporters. Multiple cases—up to 26 against a single individual—are registered across police stations, using PT warrants to ensure prolonged detention. This coordinated political vendetta, orchestrated by TDP and Jana Sena, aims to silence opposition through fabricated charges.
False confessions and evidence tamperingPolice fabricate confessions, forcibly obtaining signatures without disclosing contents, and use them to implicate additional YSRCP leaders, with one case naming 78 accused. In some instances, they seize mobile phones, post obscene content from them, and file new cases under the Red Book agenda, showcasing deliberate evidence tampering to justify arrests.
Secret detentions and custodial tortureDetainees are held in secret facilities, not police stations, and subjected to third-degree methods and torture. Police record videos of these abuses to show TDP and Jana Sena leaders or higher authorities, violating constitutional and Supreme Court guidelines. Women face specific procedural violations, with their rights under the Indian Constitution blatantly disregarded, further highlighting the Red Book’s tyrannical influence.
Defiance of Judicial ordersDespite High Court orders to produce detainees, police evade compliance by remanding them in unrelated cases, prompting show-cause notices. Requests for CCTV footage are met with excuses like missing footage or wires cut by rodents or monkeys. Lower courts face sharp criticism for mechanically imposing remands, ignoring Supreme Court guidelines and enabling the Red Book’s agenda.
Extortion Case: A Fabricated ChargeIn one glaring case, police falsely accused an individual of extortion under the Red Book-driven vendetta. CDR reports later proved the accused was 400 km away from the alleged incident site, exposing the baseless nature of the charge and the police’s disregard for evidence in their pursuit of political retribution.
Turaka Kishore Case: A Legal TravestyThe arrest of YSRCP leader Turaka Kishore for an incident from one-and-a-half years ago exemplifies the Red Book’s tyranny. The High Court condemned the police and magistrate for violating CrPC, BNSS, and Supreme Court guidelines, criticizing the magistrate’s mechanical remand as a failure of judicial discretion. Ordered for immediate release on August 7, 2025, Kishore remains detained 24 hours later, with police defying the court in contempt of justice.
Public outrage against Naidu’s regimeThe Chandrababu Naidu government’s Red Book tyranny has fueled widespread public outrage, with citizens condemning its dastardly acts and lawless crackdown. Hundreds of false cases, custodial torture, and defiance of judicial orders have eroded civil rights, making a mockery of democracy. The High Court’s repeated interventions underscore the urgent need for accountability to end this organized assault on justice in Andhra Pradesh.
