NewsClick Founder Arrested on Charges of Undermining India’s Territorial Integrity

New Delhi, 11 Oct 2023:In a move that has sparked discussions about freedom of the press and democratic values, Prabir Purkayastha, founder of NewsClick, was arrested by the Delhi Police on accusations related to challenging India’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, particularly concerning the regions of Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh. Confirming the arrest, Delhi Police alleges that Purkayastha and his associates, including those from a Shanghai-based company, were involved in exchanging emails that expose their intent to portray Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh as separate from India on maps. This activity, according to the police, represents a deliberate attempt to compromise India’s unity and territorial cohesiveness.

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