Snehamayi Krishna. | Photo credit: File photo
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Hours after being detained and questioned by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) for allegedly spreading fabricated documents and manipulated content on social media, RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna is facing yet another criminal case — this time at the Basaveshwara Nagar police station.
Krishna was earlier questioned and later released on Saturday on allegations that he used his Facebook account to circulate fictitious documents, doctored photos and doctored audio clips targeting former MUDA commissioner DB Natesh.
In the latest development, a fresh FIR has been registered against Snehamaya Krishna and former Bengaluru University professor Mylarappa BC on the complaint of Pavithra BN FIR was registered on 21st February.
According to the complaint dated December 6, 2025, the complainant stated that she received a letter at her residence on the evening of December 5. The letter allegedly contained defamatory statements about her late husband and her advocate Raghu and referred to a complaint allegedly lodged at the Mahalakshmipuram police station to re-investigate her husband’s death. She claimed that the letter was sent by Krishna.
The complainant further alleged that a threatening letter was enclosed with the letter urging her to withdraw the cases filed against Mylarappa. The letter allegedly contained a mobile number and allegedly contained threats and abusive language.
She stated that the conduct of the accused caused her distress and adversely affected her children’s education, disturbed the peace of her residence and caused her to fear for her safety.
Based on the initiative, the police first registered an NCR (No. 571/2025). Subsequently, after obtaining permission from the 24th ACMM Court, a formal FIR was registered against Krishna and Mylarappa for criminal intimidation and intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace. Further investigation is underway.
In October last year, the complainant filed a lawsuit against Mylarappa accusing him of stalking and harassment.
Published – 22 Feb 2026 22:14 IST
