Reports added Mohan Reddy's sister YS Sharmila on Monday lodged a complaint with Hyderabad Police Commissioner seeking action against those trying to defame her by spreading rumors on social media. Furthermore she said "Some unknown people defamed me before 2014 elections by spreading fake rumors that she is having a relationship. Again, some people are trying to defame me on social media”.

Reportedly YS Sharmila accused TDP of “character assassination”.  She further said “She wants to accuse Telugu Desam Party (TDP) of defaming and spreading fake rumors against her and they are happy in assassinating her character. Earlier also TDP has spread rumors against my father YS Rajashekar Reddy”.  She added the accused should be punished and further she had requested the police commissioner to take action on the persons who are responsible. Commissioner assured her that they will take proper action."

When speaking over the phone, Additional DCP, Cyber Crimes Hyderabad, Raghuveer said, "Yesterday, we registered a case under Section 67 IT Act and 509 IPC on unknown persons. We are investigating the case and will find the accused persons who are intentionally defaming YS Sharmila over social media and posting fake videos on YouTube."