A complaint has been lodged at the Mirchowk police station against former Saroornagar division corporator Akul Srivani by the Bharatiya Janata Party for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Shia cleric and former Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The complainant, Azmathullah Jaffery, founder and president of the Telangana Shia Youth Welfare Association, alleged that Srivani had shared a video on Facebook in which she made false allegations against the cleric.
He further alleged that she also made remarks against Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), and his brother Akbaruddin Owaisi, the local community after banners condemning the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were erected in Darulshifa and other parts of the city.
Mirchowk police confirmed receipt of the complaint and said they were seeking a legal opinion. There is still a case to be made in this regard.
Published – 06 March 2026 20:14 IST
