Revealed: Pinto Deepak, the TOI Payroll Reporter 'Better Compensated' by KTR's Agenda – From Twisted Court Tales to Targeted CM Smears
Behind the TOI bylines and sensational tweets lies the calculated playbook of reporter Pinto Deepak. Accused of twisting court tales and orchestrating a dual-platform drama, he stands at the center of allegations: operating a vendetta machine that transforms legal reports into targeted smears against the Chief Minister, all while allegedly drawing better incentives from interests linked to KTR. This is the story of a sensational scribe whose pen appears to be on one payroll, but guided by another.
TOI’s Hyderabad legal correspondent Pinto Deepak’s recent coverage of the KLSR Infratech case illustrates a concerning pattern.
Pinto’s February 7, 2026, X post alleged CM Revanth Reddy is an “indirect owner” of KLSR, citing a businessman’s Supreme Court claims, and referenced similar accusations by KTR. His linked TOI article carried the same allegation.
While TOI is a respected outlet, Pinto’s approach—publishing claims in the paper and amplifying them on his personal account—often targets the CM and aligns with opposition narratives, blurring journalism with selective advocacy.
This follows the same playbook:
The TOI story reports claims made in court by businessman Saurabh Agarwal (director of Bengal Cold Rollers) during Supreme Court proceedings related to an insolvency case against KLSR Infratech. The article frames it as allegations presented in open court, including references to harassment and judicial influence claims.
However, Pinto's personal tweet goes further by directly labeling CM Revanth Reddy as the "indirect owner" without qualifiers, linking it to police actions against the businessman's elderly mother. This personal amplification turns court-reported claims into pointed accusations against the CM.
Notably, BRS leader KTR had previously (around early February 2026) alleged in press conferences and statements that KLSR is a "benami" firm linked to Revanth Reddy, which is clear that this whole campaign is well coordinated and collaborative efforts of KTR and Pinto Deepak. Pinto's tweet explicitly tags
@KTRBRS and notes their prior allegations, suggesting coordination or shared narratives.
Alleged Modus Operandi and Ties:
Pinto reportedly uses narratives allegedly provided or inspired by KTR and associates (Nitin, Dileep) to craft stories. He first publishes measured reports in TOI—often avoiding direct unsubstantiated links to the CM in the main copy to pass editorial scrutiny—then shifts to his X platform (with 23.7K posts) to escalate with venomous, direct attacks on Revanth Reddy.
This creates a viral loop:
TOI lends credibility → Pinto's tweet adds inflammatory spin → KTR and BRS-aligned accounts retweet/quote to amplify, turning it into coordinated political targeting.
Allegations persist that Pinto is on a monthly payroll from BRS/KTR circles, receiving substantial payments for such hit pieces aimed at damaging the CM's image.
JUDGED BY THE COURT, EXPOSED BY HIS PAST: Pinto Deepak's Shocking Trail of "Misleading" Reports & A "Qualification" Crisis!
Before he was a social media firebrand, Pinto Deepak was REPRIMANDED BY THE HIGH COURT ITSELF! In a bombshell 2025 contempt case, judges were left STUNNED & SHOCKED by his "sensational and inaccurate" headlines, forcing a humiliating public correction by the mighty Times of India.
THE UNQUALIFIED AGITATOR: The man dominating legal headlines and political smears HAS NO FORMAL QUALIFICATIONS to decode the complex dramas of the High Court and Supreme Court! This raises a terrifying question: Is the nation’s most powerful media platform being WEAPONIZED BY AN UNQUALIFIED AGENDA?
TOI’S CREDIBILITY MELTDOWN: With its brand hijacked for vendetta, the clock is ticking for TOI’s top brass. This is a FIVE-ALARM FIRE demanding immediate, brutal action.
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