Overview

• Nagpur-based journalist Prashant Koratkar was arrested in Telangana on March 24, 2025, following allegations of threatening historian Indrajeet Sawant and making derogatory remarks about Maratha leaders.
• The Kolhapur police registered a case against Koratkar on February 26 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for promoting enmity and other related offenses.
• Historian Indrajeet Sawant shared an audio recording of the alleged phone call on social media, which led to public outrage and calls for Koratkar's arrest.
• Koratkar denies the allegations, claiming the audio recording was doctored and his phone was compromised, though he issued a public apology in case sentiments were hurt.
• The Kolhapur police, with assistance from the cyber cell, are investigating the authenticity of the audio recording as Koratkar is brought to Maharashtra for further legal action.