Kerala Police arrest commentator T.G. Mohandas over remarks on NEET protesters
Kerala police arrested right-wing commentator T.G. Mohandas on Sunday at his residence in Kochi following controversial remarks he made regarding students protesting the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. A Thiruvananthapuram cyber police team took him into custody and seized digital devices used to upload the videos. Mohandas was granted bail by a Thiruvananthapuram court on Monday after being charged with offences including provocation with intent to cause a riot and spreading false information.
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What Happened
The Thiruvananthapuram cyber police took T.G. Mohandas into custody from his home in Mattancherry on Sunday evening. The arrest followed a case registered on July 29 regarding comments made in YouTube videos about students protesting the NEET paper leak in Delhi. Police seized digital equipment, including computers and phones, during the operation. Mohandas was transported to Thiruvananthapuram for questioning and subsequently presented before an additional chief judicial magistrate court.
On Monday, the court granted bail to Mohandas under strict conditions, rejecting a police request for his continued custody. The arrest drew criticism from various groups, with some political figures alleging government bias in the handling of the case. Meanwhile, student organisations held protests in Kochi demanding legal action against the commentator for his remarks, which included suggestions of police force against the demonstrators.
Key Facts
- T.G. Mohandas was arrested by the Thiruvananthapuram cyber police.
- The case relates to comments made in YouTube videos about NEET protesters at Jantar Mantar.
- Police seized digital devices from the residence of the commentator.
- Charges include provocation with intent to cause a riot and spreading false information.
- A Thiruvananthapuram court granted bail to Mohandas on Monday.
- The police request for custody was rejected by the court.
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- HTHindustan TimesTG Mohandas detained over remarks on Delhi protestors
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