Sidhique Kappan has deep links with PFI, Uttar Pradesh tells Supreme Court
The Hindu
It said that the Kerala journalist, who has been booked under UAPA, was a "credible threat to witnesses" if given bail
The State of Uttar Pradesh in Supreme Court has objected to Kerala journalist Sidhique Kappan's plea for bail, saying he has "deep links" with "extremist" PFI and its top leadership.
Uttar Pradesh said it has prima facie established that Kappan, on the directions of the top leadership of the PFI, has been writing articles "targeted at spreading communal tensions, fomenting riots and terror".
The State underscored that Kappan, represented by advocate Haris Beeran, has been booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and the required conditions for bail had not been satisfied.
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Kappan has been in custody for two years since his arrest by the Uttar Pradesh Police while on his way to Hathras where a Dalit girl died after she was allegedly raped.
The affidavit said Kappan has "deep nexus" with the PFI leaders who have "connections and interactions with Al Qaeda linked IHH in Turkey".
The State said WhatsApp chats accessed reveal that Kappan's relationship with members of the PFI was not just professional and related to his work as a journalist.
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