The speculative updates and sensationalized narratives presented by pro-TDP media channels about the arrest of Chandrababu Naidu are adversely affecting the well-being of individuals within a specific community.
A recent incident involved an aunt of the managing director of a prominent TV channel, who experienced a paralysis stroke after believing in the false news suggesting a possible assassination of CBN within the jail premises.
Earlier, the same TV channel had propagated suspicions about an alleged assassination plot against CBN while in custody.
Alarmed by this, a woman, an ardent supporter of CBN, reached out to her relative at the TV channel to ascertain the validity of the claim, only to receive a response implying the capability of CBN's opponents to carry out such an act.
This interaction led to her subsequent paralysis and a state of mental distress.
It remains uncertain whether such channel owners and news anchors intentionally disseminate these assumptions to instigate tension within the public or if they themselves firmly believe in the speculations.
There are also emerging reports of women, overwhelmed by the uncertainty surrounding CBN's potential release for the past 40 days, experiencing elevated blood pressure levels.
Notably, it is observed that, in comparison to CBN's immediate family, external supporters are more susceptible to the negative impact of continuous exposure to news from pro-TDP channels, which is taking a toll on their mental and physical health.
