Recently, an independent music song titled Bayilone Ballipalike, rendered by singer Mangli, was released. Soon after it was out, an Instagram user named Medipally Star put out a video clip in which he used cuss words against the singer.
A fan of Mangli lodged a police complaint, saying that her modesty was outraged. She added that the verbal abuse was derogatory and offensive. Since Mangli is an ST person, a complaint has been lodged under relevant provisions of the SC-ST Act. On Thursday, the Hyderabad police arrested the offender. General provisions dealing with safeguarding the dignity of women were also invoked.
