Special Cell registered an FIR under different sections of UAPA and the Indian Penal Code against Newsclick
NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were produced before the court at night after the Special Cell of Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested them under the anti-terror law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
In a statement, regarding the search, seizure, and detentions carried out on Tuesday, in connection with a UAPA case registered with Special Cell, the Delhi Police said that a total of 37 male suspects have been questioned at premises, including nine female suspects at their respective places of stay.
The police said that digital devices, documents, etc., have been seized or collected for examination.
“The proceedings are still ongoing. So far, two accused, Purkayastha and Chakravarty have been arrested,” the Delhi Police said.
The Special Cell swung into action on Tuesday morning and carried out searches at several locations in Delhi-NCR, including the office of NewsClick and journalists associated with it.
The Delhi Police team also sealed the office of NewsClick in New Delhi.
The Special Cell registered an FIR in the case on August 17 under different sections of the UAPA and the Indian Penal Code against Newsclick.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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