NewsClick raids: Police to question journalist Abhisar Sharma again

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned

Update: 2023-10-05 09:46 GMT
Police officials said the Special Cell has called Sharma on Thursday, two days after he was questioned in New Delhi. | File photo

Journalist Abhisar Sharma has been summoned by Delhi police to face further questions regarding a case filed under an anti-terror law against NewsClick portal on charges of spreading pro-China propaganda.

Police officials said the Special Cell has called Sharma on Thursday, two days after he was questioned in New Delhi.

NewsClick founder and Editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned in connection with the case. A court has sent the two to police custody for seven days.

A raid was conducted on Tuesday at 88 locations in Delhi and seven places in other states. A case has been filed under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

A total of 37 male suspects were questioned at the Special Cell’s office. Nine female suspects were quizzed at their places of stay.

(With agency inputs)

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