Hyderabad, April 29 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on authorities in Telangana to withdraw their investigation into social media-based news outlet TeluguScribe, warning against the use of anti-terror laws to stifle journalistic activity and criticism.

In a statement, CPJ expressed concern over a formal notice issued by the Telangana Police's Intelligence Department on April 18 to the social media platform X.

The notice reportedly sought registration details, usage logs, and activity data linked to the TeluguScribe account under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

CPJ criticised the move, stating that invoking a stringent anti-terror law in a case involving a news-oriented social medi...