Varra Ravindra Reddy, a prominent supporter of the YSR Congress Party and close associate of YS Bharathi (wife of Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) and Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy, was arrested by Andhra Pradesh police at the Mahabubnagar border after evading capture for some time. Reddy, who had gained notoriety for posting derogatory and vulgar remarks on social media, particularly targeting political figures such as Chandrababu Naidu, Pawan Kalyan, and Y. S. Sharmila, had been on the run after multiple defamation cases were filed against him.

Though he was initially detained by Kadapa police, Reddy was controversially released after a 41-A notice was issued. This led to public uproar and the transfer of Kadapa’s SP Harshavardhan Raju. The Andhra Pradesh government, led by YSR Congress Party, swiftly responded by launching a manhunt, which eventually led to Reddy’s arrest following a thorough investigation and search operation.

This arrest highlights the state's growing concern over online abuse, particularly against women, and the use of social media to spread defamatory content for political gain. With several cases against Reddy, the Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on cracking down on abusive online behavior, signaling its commitment to addressing social media misuse and maintaining political decorum.